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Dutch Recap: Pepi and Groningen Suffer Another Heavy Defeat

Taylor Booth’s assist was not enough to keep Utrecht from falling against a far superior Ajax side, Kik Pierie’s first goal for Excelsior ensured that they are free from any relegation danger, while Ricardo Pepi and Groningen allowed six goals for the third time this season.

By David Smith

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi and Groningen Once Again Interrupted by Fans

Ricardo Pepi once again saw the Groningen fans force the suspension of a game for the relegated team, while Gedion Zelalem returned to the Den Bosch starting lineup in their home draw.

By David Smith

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Scores, Fontana Starts

Ricardo Pepi finally saw one of his goals help Groningen earn points, although a draw did little to stop the team’s spiral towards relegation, while Anthony Fontana finally earned a start for promoted Zwolle, albeit in a losing performance.

By David Smith

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Scores in Groningen Loss…Again

Ricardo Pepi’s impressive strike for Groningen was for naught as they lost yet again, while Taylor Booth and Utrecht had their dominant performance ruined by three disallowed goals.

By David Smith

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Goal Helps Groningen Survival Case

Ricardo Pepi’s ninth goal of the season helped Groningen spot a narrow path to survival while Taylor Booth’s injury in Utrecht’s victory will leave American fans nervously waiting for any update to his status.

By David Smith

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Goal Earns Point for Groningen

Ricardo Pepi’s eighth goal of the season helped Groningen to a point that does little to help their relegation fight, while Taylor Booth and Utrecht went toe-to-toe with PSV to stay on course for a shot at European qualification.

By David Smith

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Booth, Utrecht Continue Push Towards European Qualification

A nail-biting win by Taylor Booth and Utrecht kept them in the driver’s seat for earning chance to qualify for European play, while Gedion Zelalem made his debut for Den Bosch, with a solid performance in an otherwise heavy loss.

By David Smith

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Mihailovic Turns Heads in Long Sub Role

Djordje Mihailovic made the most of his lengthy substitute appearance against Fortuna Sittard for an injured teammate, while Ricardo Pepi racked up a lucky assist, albeit in vain in Groningen’s loss at Heerenveen. AZ Alkmaar 3 – 1 Fortuna Sittard Djordje Mihailovic made a strong case for a regular spot on the field for AZ, […]

By David Smith

January 23, 2023February 13, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Booth, Pepi Provide Fireworks in Face-off

Taylor Booth put on another man of the match performance for Utrecht overshadowing Ricardo Pepi’s strong performance for Groningen, while Kik Pierie showed his utility for Jong Ajax as a left back in their win over Dordrecht.

By David Smith

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Brace Can’t Save Groningen

Ricardo Pepi added another pair of goals to his growing total for Groningen in their loss to Waalwijk, while Taylor Booth’s demotion to Utrecht’s second-team did see him earn a start in the team’s loss.

By David Smith

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022