Groningen punish AZ as Jurjus inspires clean sheet | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Groningen beat AZ 3-0 at the Euroborg. Marvin Peersman converted a penalty in the 36th minute after Jorg Schreuders was fouled. After the restart, Thom van Bergen doubled the lead (58.) from a fast break set up by David van der Werff, before Tygo Land's strike from outside the box made it three (76.). AZ had more of the ball and chances, with 53.0% possession and 16 attempts, but Hidde Jurjus produced seven saves. AZ remain sixth in the table and host Fortuna Sittard next, while Groningen stay 10th and visit Telstar.

Player of the Match: Hidde Jurjus commanded his box and kept a spotless sheet with seven saves, thwarting Troy Parrott, Isak Jensen and Sven Mijnans.

Stat of the Match: Groningen scored three times from five shots on target, a ruthless edge.

Three Things We Learned: Peersman's spot kick put Groningen ahead before half-time and they controlled the game from there. Van Bergen was direct and tidy, finishing with four attempts and eight successful final third passes. AZ created 16 attempts and seven corners with 53.0% possession but could not find a way past the goalkeeper.