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]
Nienhuis took his time retrieving the ball, taking deep breaths as he prepared for the goal kick. The SC Veendam players, exhausted and stretched thin, tried to reorganize.
