Penalty And Halftime

But before he could, Najah poked the ball away and took off on the counter.

[RKC Waalwijk breaking now—this could be dangerous!]

Najah sprinted forward, with Boukhari and Lieder flanking him. AZ Alkmaar scrambled to get back, but the sudden transition left them exposed.

[Look at this counterattack! It's three against two!]

Najah surged forward, pushing deeper into AZ Alkmaar territory. Reijnen tracked him, waiting for the right moment—

And then, right at the edge of the 18-yard box, he lunged in. His foot failed to get the ball and instead, his trailing foot caught Najah just behind the ankle.

[Oh, that's reckless!]

Najah went down in a heap instantly. The whistle blew instantly.

Fweeeee!!!

[PENALTY!] Mike shouted. [The referee points straight to the spot! RKC Waalwijk have a chance to cut the gap to one goal in the last minute of added time!]