A Turn Of Events

Henriksen placed the ball down near the byline for an indirect free-kick, taking a few steps back as he assessed his options in the crowded penalty area.

The Udinese players packed the 18 yard box, bracing themselves for the delivery.

[This is a great position for AZ Alkmaar,] David noted. [Henriksen has the quality to put this right on a teammate's head]

Marco agreed. [Martens and Viergever are both good in the air. If the delivery is right, this could be dangerous]

Henriksen took a deep breath before swinging his right foot through the ball. It curled in with pace, angling toward the six-yard box where Martens rose highest, towering over his marker.

[Martens with the header!]

The crowd held its breath as the ball connected with his forehead and rocketed toward goal—

—but it smashed against the post!

CLANG!~

[Oh, so unlucky!]