章 38: One Last Chance For Victory

As the clock approached full-time, there was an obvious feeling of anticipation in the air.

Encouraged by the equalizer and the cheers of the home crowd, AZ Alkmaar continued to push forward with relentless energy.

The players looked eager to score the winning goal as they thrived on the clamor and encouraging chants from the stands, which grew with each touch of the ball.

Martens took up the ball in midfield shortly after the restart, turning sharply to avoid a challenge from a Heracles midfielder.

After glancing across the field for available options, he sent a diagonal pass that was well struck to Berghuis, who was sprinting down the right wing.

[Berghuis is in space now. He's got options in the box!]

Berghuis controlled the ball with a deft touch before whipping in a low cross toward the near post.