[Danger here for AZ Alkmaar!]
He spotted Di Natale peeling off his marker at the far post and swung in a curling cross. It dropped perfectly into the striker's path.
[Di Natale!]
He met it first-time, drilling a low volley toward the bottom corner—but Alvarado was there again, stretching out a strong left hand to parry it away!
[Unbelievable! Alvarado matches Brkić save for save!]
David whistled. [Two world-class goalkeepers refusing to be beaten. This is incredible!]
Marco grinned. [And we're still in the 42 minute first half! What a game!]
The ball rebounded to Muriel, who lined up a shot—but Martens lunged in, blocking it with his body before Elm cleared the danger.
[That's commitment! Martens putting his body on the line!]
AZ Alkmaar quickly looked to transition, Berghuis picking up the loose ball and racing forward. The game was turning into a battle of endurance, a test of who would break first.
