Groningen failed to take fourth place after being held to a 0-0 draw by Roda JC.
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The home side’s form in November suggested Groningen would be heavy favourites on Sunday, but Edwin van de Looi’s side barely got going in a game of few chances.
Roda JC had the better of the first half and minutes into the second period only a great save from Sergio Padt denied Mitchell Paulissen the opening goal.
Groningen then created their first chance of the game but Albert Rusnak’s strike was tipped over by Benjamin van Leer, who then denied Hedwiges Maduro from the resulting corner.
The draw sees Groningen move fifth and one point behind Heracles in 4th, while Roda JC remain 14th.