Reijnen rose highest, nodding it away. But the clearance lacked distance, falling to Post at the edge of the 18 yard box.
Rob: [Post lines one up—]
He struck it first time. The shot fizzed low through a crowd of players—
Chris: [Through traffic!]
Esteban reacted late but dropped quickly, smothering the ball. A collective sigh of relief swept through the stadium.
Rob: [That's better from VVV-Venlo. They're growing into the game now.]
Benjamin took a deep breath. This was getting uncomfortable. AZ Alkmaar had dominated for so long, yet here they were, scrambling.
Esteban wasted no time. He rolled the ball to Maher, who immediately turned and sprinted forward, trying to reignite AZ Alkmaar's attack.
Chris: [AZ Alkmaar need to regain control. That's what Maher is trying to do here.]
A quick exchange with Henriksen. Then another with Berghuis. The ball zipped between the white shirts, each pass crisp, precise.
Rob: [This is more like it.]
