The corner was taken quickly. Tadić swung in a dangerous cross, and Bjelland outmuscled Henriksen to meet it first with a glancing header.
[Bjelland rises—]
The ball flashed toward the far post, but Alvarado reacted superbly, diving with his arms stretched to his right and palming it away. The crowd let out a collective gasp before bursting into applause.
[Alvarado again!] Ronald exclaimed. [He's having a fantastic game!]
AZ Alkmaar didn't dwell on the danger. Alvarado quickly rolled the ball out to Gorter, who set off down the left.
He exchanged passes with Martens before spotting Benjamin in space and sending a lofted pass his way.
[Here they come again!] Erik leaned forward. [AZ Alkmaar are looking to strike while Twente are stretched!]
Benjamin controlled it smoothly, glancing up to assess his options. He saw Altidore making another run between the center-backs and sent a perfectly weighted pass through the gap.
