AZ Alkmaar defeats FC Groningen 4-3 in dramatic Eredivisie match

AZ Alkmaar secured a 4-3 victory against FC Groningen in a high-scoring Eredivisie encounter. FC Groningen initially took a commanding 3-1 lead with goals from Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjolfur Willumsson, and Thom van Bergen.

However, AZ Alkmaar staged a comeback in the final stages of the match. Mexx Meerdink scored twice to help fuel the turnaround, while Ayoub Oufkir and Mateo Chávez also contributed to the scoring. The match was marked by significant disciplinary issues for the visiting side: goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, one of which followed a penalty foul and a subsequent heated protest against referee Jannick van der Laan. Additionally, defender Hans Hateboer received a red card in the 100th minute, leaving FC Groningen to finish the match with nine players.