The midfielder clipped it wide to Basta, whose cross sailed too long, drifting past Di Natale's leap. Alvarado caught it, chest puffed, and waved his team up.
Tony exhaled. [Udinese are testing AZ Alkmaar's shape early, aren't they?]
John's tone was analytical. [They are. Guidolin's got them compact, but that final ball's off. Di Natale needs better service]
The game settled, both sides wrestling for control. Henriksen broke up a move, sliding to nick the ball from Badu. He fed Martens, who found Benjamin again.
The young winger darted inside, chopping past Willians with a quick La Croqueta, but Domizzi slid in, grass flying, to clear for a corner.
Tony's voice rose. [Benjamin's at it again! Domizzi had to be sharp there]
Jack clapped, mic catching it. [That's why they call him trouble, Tony. Udinese can't blink]
Benjamin jogged to the flag, hands cupped to his ears, soaking in the crowd's roar. He raised a fist, signaling Altidore, who nodded back, jostling with Danilo.
