[He's got space—does he go for goal?]
Instead, Benjamin slipped a clever reverse pass into the 18 yard box for Altidore, who muscled past Domizzi and fired low—
—but again, Brkić was equal to it, diving to his left to push the shot wide!
[Brkić denies Altidore! What a crucial save that is!]
The Udinese keeper was earning his wages early, keeping his team level despite AZ Alkmaar's growing pressure.
The home crowd responded with applause, recognizing his heroics.
[AZ Alkmaar have knocked on the door twice now,] David remarked. [They're looking sharp in attack, but Brkić is standing firm]
The resulting corner was taken short, Henriksen and Benjamin linking up before Benjamin curled in a teasing cross.
This time, Viergever rose highest, but his header lacked power, allowing Brkić to claim it comfortably.
