AZ Alkmaar kept the ball moving, searching for gaps in Waalwijk's defense. Martens took a touch, scanning the field before threading a pass to Elm, who immediately played it forward to Benjamin.
[Benjamin receives it now,] Mike said. [We haven't seen much from him yet in the second half, but he's got the ability to create something out of nothing]
Benjamin let the ball roll across his body, taking a step to his right before shifting it quickly to his left, leaving his marker off balance.
The crowd murmured as he accelerated toward the 18 yard box.
[That's brilliant footwork!] the co-commentator exclaimed.
With a sharp glance, Benjamin spotted Altidore making a near-post run. He curled a low ball into the danger area—
Altidore lunged, stretching a leg—
But the Waalwijk goalkeeper, Jan Willem van den Kieboom, reacted quickly, diving to smother the cross.
