Benjamin crossed low, aiming for Altidore, but Domizzi slid in, deflecting it to Pinzi. The midfielder broke, firing a pass to Maicosuel.
The substitute winger darted past Reijnen, crossing sharp. Di Natale darted in, peeling off Viergever, but his volley sailed just wide, grazing the post. The away fans groaned, scarves slumping.
[Jack whistled. Di Natale's so close, Tony! He's sniffing that equalizer!]
[Tony's voice tightened. Alvarado's heart must've stopped, Jack. Udinese are knocking!]
#82nd minute. AZ Alkmaar countered. Henriksen won a loose ball, firing it to Guðmundsson on the right. The winger skinned Armero, crossing low. Altidore lunged, but Benatia's boot nicked it away, rolling to Brkić.
The keeper rolled it quick, sparking an Udinese break. Badu charged, feeding Di Natale, who spun past Gorter, 25 yards out. His shot curled, but Alvarado leaped, tipping it over.
[Tony gasped. What a save! Alvarado's keeping AZ Alkmaar ahead!]
