Freekick

Berghuis reacted instantly, darting forward to reclaim possession.

[AZ Alkmaar aren't letting up,] Mike said. [They want this tenth goal!]

Berghuis wasted no time, skipping past his marker before driving a low cross toward the near post.

Benjamin read it early, darting in front of his man. He stretched out a boot, flicking the ball toward the goal in one swift motion.

[Benjamin again!]

The net rippled—

—but only from the wrong side.

[Side netting!] Mike groaned. [That was close!]

Benjamin let out a frustrated sigh, hands briefly resting on his head before shaking it off. The crowd responded with applause, recognizing his effort.

[He's getting into all the right positions,] the co-commentator said. [You feel like it's only a matter of time before one goes in for him]