“Brynjólfur Willumsson fires Groningen ahead against the run of play with a right-footed strike from outside the box.”
Pivotal“Fresh off the bench, Søren Tengstedt equalizes for Go Ahead Eagles with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, capping a dominant display with the goal it deserved.”
Pivotal
Go Ahead Eagles
FC Groningen
Outstanding performance
Go Ahead Eagles•MidfielderGo Ahead Eagles dominated proceedings from start to finish, racking up 11 shots to Groningen's 4 and controlling 58% of possession, yet found themselves behind at the break to a Brynjólfur Willumsson screamer against the run of play. Groningen, sitting deeper and soaking up pressure with 11 tackles and 5 saves from their goalkeeper, looked content to protect their slender lead for long stretches. But the Eagles' relentless territorial control - 38 dangerous attacks compared to Groningen's 17 - eventually told, with substitute Søren Tengstedt bundling home an 82nd-minute equalizer just minutes after coming on. The result leaves both sides mid-table with plenty to ponder, Go Ahead Eagles left to rue their profligacy in front of goal despite creating two big chances they failed to convert until it was almost too late.
How entertaining was this match?
Tika de Jonge from Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yassir Salah Rahmouni of Go Ahead Eagles.
Yassir Salah RahmouniYellow CardYassir Salah Rahmouni from Go Ahead Eagles receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Marco Rente of Groningen.
Oskar Sivertsen from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Thom van Bergen from Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thibo Baeten of Go Ahead Eagles.
Attempt missed. Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles has a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Victor Edvardsen.
Attempt missed by Victor Edvardsen from Go Ahead Eagles with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Erik Flataker's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Thibo Baeten, who provided the cross.
Attempt missed by Erik Flataker from Go Ahead Eagles, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed by Oskar Sivertsen from Go Ahead Eagles with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Thom van Bergen concedes.
assist: Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson
Goal! The match is now tied at 1-1 as Søren Tengstedt scores for Go Ahead Eagles with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner, conceded by Jorg Schreuders.
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Giovanni van Zwam comes on for Mathis Suray.
Substitution for Groningen: Oskar Zawada comes on for Brynjólfur Willumsson.
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Erik Flataker comes on for Julius Dirksen.
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Oskar Sivertsen comes on for Dean James.
Substitution for Groningen: Nils Eggens comes on for Pelle Clement.
Thom van Bergen from Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joris Kramer of Go Ahead Eagles commits a foul.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Tika de Jonge concedes.
Substitution for Groningen: Marco Rente comes on for Wouter Prins.
Attempt blocked. Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked. Yassir Salah Rahmouni provided the assist.
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Yassir Salah Rahmouni comes on for Evert Linthorst.
Foul committed by Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles.
Attempt missed. Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counterattack.
Jorg Schreuders from Groningen is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt missed. Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards but misses to the right. Dean James provided the assist after a corner.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Pelle Clement concedes.
Substitution for Groningen: Jacob Ondrejka comes on for David van der Werff.
Thibo Baeten's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Melle Meulensteen for Go Ahead Eagles.
Joris Kramer from Go Ahead Eagles has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. Mathis Suray provided the assist with a cross.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner, conceded by Jorg Schreuders.
Substitution for Go Ahead Eagles: Thibo Baeten comes on for Alfons Sampsted.
Márk Csinger from Groningen commits a foul.
Stefán Sigurdarson of Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick on the left wing.
Melle Meulensteen from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Pelle Clement of Groningen.
Attempt missed. Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt saved. Victor Edvardsen from Go Ahead Eagles has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it's saved.
Attempt missed by Julius Dirksen of Go Ahead Eagles, who took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Brynjólfur Willumsson from Groningen.
The second half begins with Go Ahead Eagles trailing Groningen 1-0.
First half ends with Go Ahead Eagles trailing Groningen 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Attempt saved. Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Etienne Vaessen from Groningen.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner, conceded by Etienne Vaessen.
Foul committed by David van der Werff of Groningen.
Joris Kramer from Go Ahead Eagles is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Tygo Land from Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles.
Attempt missed. Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles had a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles hits the right post with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box. He was assisted by Dean James, who provided a cross after a corner.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Wouter Prins concedes.
Foul committed by Wouter Prins of Groningen.
Alfons Sampsted from Go Ahead Eagles is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Søren Tengstedt's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Stefán Sigurdarson.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of Groningen.
Julius Dirksen of Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Pelle Clement
Goal! Groningen leads 1-0 against Go Ahead Eagles. Brynjólfur Willumsson scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Offside called against Go Ahead Eagles. Stefán Sigurdarson is caught offside.
Attempt saved. David van der Werff from Groningen has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Kjetil Haug from Go Ahead Eagles saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Thom van Bergen.
Attempt blocked. Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked. Mathis Suray provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Attempt saved. Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Etienne Vaessen from Groningen. The assist came from Victor Edvardsen.
Attempt missed. Brynjólfur Willumsson from Groningen takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt saved. Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Etienne Vaessen from Groningen. The assist came from Julius Dirksen.
Corner awarded to Go Ahead Eagles after a concession by Etienne Vaessen.
Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jorg Schreuders of Groningen.
Søren Tengstedt from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Wouter Prins of Groningen.
Foul committed by Melle Meulensteen of Go Ahead Eagles.
Tygo Land from Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Stefán Sigurdarson from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Márk Csinger from Groningen commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Brynjólfur Willumsson from Groningen had a header from the center of the box.
Alfons Sampsted from Go Ahead Eagles wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Tika de Jonge of Groningen.
Melle Meulensteen from Go Ahead Eagles misses an attempt, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, sending the ball too high after a corner.
Go Ahead Eagles win a corner after Tygo Land concedes.
Thom van Bergen from Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joris Kramer of Go Ahead Eagles commits a foul.
First half begins.
Go Ahead Eagles host FC Groningen at De Adelaarshorst with just a point separating the two mid-table sides in a tight early Eredivisie table. Both teams have shown defensive frailties this season, setting up expectations for an open, high-scoring encounter.
