The AZ Alkmaar players barely had time to reset before Udinese came at them again, their confidence soaring after taking the lead.
The home crowd roared, urging them forward as Badu drove through the midfield, his energy relentless.
[Udinese aren't letting up,] Marco observed. [They know AZ Alkmaar are vulnerable right now]
David nodded. [And with a man advantage, they'll want to press that as much as possible. This is a dangerous spell for AZ Alkmaar]
Badu spotted Pereyra making a darting run on the left and threaded a perfect through ball between the defenders.
The Argentine midfielder took it in stride, his first touch immaculate as he surged toward the 18 yard box.
[This is trouble! Pereyra's got space!]
Reijnen scrambled to close him down, but Pereyra was already shaping to shoot. He cut inside onto his right foot and unleashed a curling effort toward the far post—
—but Alvarado was alert!
[Big save from Alvarado!]
