“Etienne Vaessen booked for time wasting, setting negative tone for Telstar”
“Dies Janse breaks deadlock with towering header from Tygo Land's corner delivery”
Pivotal“Thom van Bergen's frustration boils over as he's cautioned for arguing with officials”
“Jorg Schreuders seals victory with late strike to put result beyond doubt”
Telstar
FC Groningen
Outstanding performance
FC Groningen•DefenderFC Groningen controlled proceedings at Telstar to secure a comfortable 2-0 away victory, with Dies Janse's first-half header proving the decisive breakthrough. Despite even possession, Groningen's superior attacking threat was evident in their 24 shots to Telstar's 14, with goalkeeper Ronald Koeman forced into eight saves. The visitors' clinical edge from set-pieces and late substitute impact highlighted the gulf in quality, as Telstar's early time-wasting tactics backfired when they fell behind. This result strengthens Groningen's position while leaving Telstar struggling for momentum in the Eredivisie campaign.
How entertaining was this match?
Younes Taha from FC Groningen misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Kay Tejan of Telstar.
Foul committed by Kay Tejan of Telstar.
Brynjólfur Willumsson of FC Groningen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kay Tejan of Telstar.
Dies Janse from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Guus Offerhaus of Telstar.
Substitution for Telstar: Jelani Seedorf comes on for Sem van Duijn.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen has his right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right saved in the center of the goal by Ronald Koeman from Telstar. The attempt was assisted by Brynjólfur Willumsson.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Neville Ogidi Nwankwo concedes it.
Thom van Bergen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kay Tejan of Telstar.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen hits the bar with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Dies Janse's cross after a corner.
FC Groningen win a corner after Jeff Hardeveld concedes.
Attempt saved. Patrick Brouwer's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jeff Hardeveld from Telstar.
Attempt missed. Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the left.
Attempt missed. Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left.
Kay Tejan of Telstar is caught offside.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of FC Groningen.
Danny Bakker from Telstar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of FC Groningen.
Danny Bakker from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Marco Rente from FC Groningen.
Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Brynjólfur Willumsson from FC Groningen has a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that is blocked.
Foul by Danny Bakker of Telstar.
Brynjólfur Willumsson from FC Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Telstar: Kay Tejan comes on for Cedric Hatenboer.
Substitution for Telstar: Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp comes on for Tyrone Owusu.
Corner awarded to Telstar after a concession by Marvin Peersman.
Corner awarded to Telstar after Marvin Peersman concedes.
Handball by Jorg Schreuders of FC Groningen.
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dies Janse of FC Groningen.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Tyrone Owusu of Telstar.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Brynjólfur Willumsson comes on for David van der Werff.
Cedric Hatenboer from Telstar misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left.
Foul committed by Jeff Hardeveld of Telstar.
David van der Werff from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Younes Taha from FC Groningen has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Ronald Koeman from Telstar saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Thom van Bergen.
Sem van Duijn from Telstar misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to Telstar after Thijmen Blokzijl concedes.
Attempt missed. Younes Taha from FC Groningen takes a long-range left-footed shot from the left.
Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen misses a close-range header to the right, assisted by David van der Werff's cross after a corner.
FC Groningen is awarded a corner after Ronald Koeman concedes.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Ronald Koeman concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Younes Taha of FC Groningen.
Attempt saved. Cedric Hatenboer from Telstar has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Etienne Vaessen of FC Groningen.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Neville Ogidi Nwankwo from Telstar.
Younes Taha of FC Groningen has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top left corner by Ronald Koeman of Telstar, with an assist from David van der Werff.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Guus Offerhaus concedes.
Thom van BergenYellow CardThom van Bergen of FC Groningen receives a yellow card.
Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen committed a handball.
Younes Taha's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tyrone Owusu from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tika de Jonge of FC Groningen.
David van der Werff from FC Groningen misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left.
Substitution for Telstar: Tyrese Noslin comes on for Devon Koswal.
The second half begins with the score at Telstar 0, FC Groningen 1.
First half ends with FC Groningen leading 1-0 against Telstar.
Attempt saved. Dies Janse from FC Groningen has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Ronald Koeman from Telstar saves it in the center of the goal.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Guus Offerhaus of Telstar.
Soufiane Hetli from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Thijmen Blokzijl of FC Groningen.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Dies Janse from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Soufiane Hetli from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Sem van Duijn from Telstar takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Jeff Hardeveld from Telstar misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Sem van Duijn provided the assist from a set piece situation.
Patrick Brouwer's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Soufiane Hetli provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Telstar after a concession by Etienne Vaessen.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Soufiane Hetli concedes.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Danny Bakker concedes.
FC Groningen is awarded a corner after Devon Koswal concedes.
Attempt missed. Soufiane Hetli from Telstar takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes too high.
Dies JanseVAR decision confirms a goal for FC Groningen, making it 1-0 against Telstar. Dies Janse is the scorer.
Dies JanseVAR decision confirms the goal for FC Groningen, making it 1-0 against Telstar. Dies Janse is the scorer.
assist: Tygo Land
Goal! FC Groningen takes the lead 1-0 against Telstar. Dies Janse scores with a header from the left side of the six-yard box to the center of the goal, assisted by Tygo Land's cross after a corner.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Devon Koswal concedes.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Ronald Koeman concedes.
Tygo Land's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Ronald Koeman in the top center of the goal.
David van der Werff's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jorg Schreuders.
Guus Offerhaus from Telstar misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Patrick Brouwer provided the assist.
Substitution for Telstar: Soufiane Hetli comes on for Nökkvi Thórisson due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nökkvi Thórisson from Telstar.
Foul committed by Tika de Jonge of FC Groningen.
Cedric Hatenboer from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nökkvi Thórisson of Telstar is caught offside.
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo from Telstar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dies Janse of FC Groningen.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Danny Bakker concedes.
Tika de Jonge's header from the center of the box is blocked. David van der Werff provided the cross.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Devon Koswal concedes.
Foul committed by Patrick Brouwer of Telstar.
David van der Werff from FC Groningen is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
FC Groningen wins a corner after Patrick Brouwer concedes.
Attempt missed. Nökkvi Thórisson from Telstar takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
Younes Taha of FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Danny Bakker of Telstar.
Etienne VaessenYellow CardEtienne Vaessen from FC Groningen receives a yellow card.
David van der Werff's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Tika de Jonge.
Patrick Brouwer from Telstar misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high, assisted by Jeff Hardeveld after a corner.
Corner awarded to Telstar after Jorg Schreuders concedes it.
Tygo Land from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tygo Land from FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Telstar after Thijmen Blokzijl concedes.
Nökkvi Thórisson's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Cedric Hatenboer.
Foul committed by Nökkvi Thórisson of Telstar.
Dies Janse of FC Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
