The teams retook the field for the second half, and the atmosphere was crackling. Utrecht, now attacking the Bunnikside (home of the most passionate fans), started confidently, buoyed by their 3-2 lead.
In the commentary box, Leo Driessen set the scene: "Utrecht kick off the second half, looking to cement this advantage. And one storyline looms large – will we see young Amani Hamadi step onto the pitch?" Next to Driessen, former Utrecht captain John van Loen (serving as co-commentator) chuckled, "The kid must be dying to get on. Imagine being 15 and seeing this crowd – what a rush."