One-up

AZ Alkmaar looked to reassert control. Henriksen and Martens exchanged quick passes in midfield before Benjamin peeled away from Fer, creating a pocket of space. Martens spotted the movement and played a crisp pass into his feet.

[Smart play from Benjamin,] Erik noted. [He's finding those little spaces between the lines]

Benjamin turned swiftly, driving forward. He danced past Landzaat with a feint, then accelerated toward the 18 yard box. Twente's defenders backed off slightly, wary of his quick feet.

[He's got options here,] Ronald said. [Will he go himself or find a pass?]

Benjamin shaped to shoot but instead slipped a disguised ball through to Berghuis, who had timed his run perfectly.

The winger took a touch, steadied himself, and unleashed a curling effort toward the far post—

The ball arced beautifully but clipped the outside of the post and went wide. The crowd gasped.