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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

Ball possession: FC Groningen: 44%, AZ Alkmaar: 56%.

The referee signals a free kick as Joey Pelupessy from FC Groningen trips Myron van Brederode

Jorg Schreuders relieves the pressure with a clearance

Thom van Bergen is penalised for pushing Wouter Goes

Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball

AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Goal kick for FC Groningen

Peer Koopmeiners goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide