SC Telstar vs FC Groningen

FC Groningen ground out a hard-fought 0-2 away victory at Telstar on Saturday evening to keep their European play-off ambitions firmly on track. Dies Janse broke the deadlock with a towering first-half header before Jorg Schreuders sealed the deal deep into stoppage time. Janse rose highest to power home a Tygo Land corner delivery in the 32nd minute, though the goal required a VAR intervention before being awarded. Telstar dug in after the break and kept the contest alive for long spells, frustrating the visitors despite managing little going forward themselves. Just as the hosts sensed a chance to snatch a late equaliser, Schreuders pounced in the fifth minute of added time, finishing off a pass from Thom van Bergen to wrap up the three points. The win takes Groningen to 41 points with five matches remaining, keeping the play-off places within touching distance. For Telstar, still marooned in the bottom half, it was another frustrating night at the BUKO Stadion.