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Stunning Draw in Alkmaar: Telstar Forces Extra Time Against AZ Alkmaar
Alkmaar, Netherlands – In a match filled with unexpected twists, Telstar secured a dramatic draw against AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion, forcing extra time in the KNVB Beker semi-finals. The match, played on March 4, 2026, saw AZ Alkmaar control possession with 50%, generating 11 shots, but only one on target. However, fortune favored the home team when two own goals by AZ Alkmaar players gave them an unexpected advantage.
Telstar, for their part, did not give up and, despite having less possession and fewer shots (7 in total, one on target), knew how to take advantage of their opportunities. The constant pressure paid off in the 74th minute, when K. Tejan scored a crucial goal that leveled the score. The match was characterized by a contested game in midfield, reflected in the number of fouls committed by both teams (8 each) and the three yellow cards shown (two for AZ Alkmaar and one for Telstar). Despite AZ Alkmaar’s apparent dominance, Telstar showed grit and determination to take the game to extra time.
Substitutions telstar: at minute 22 G. Alders came in and T. Noslin went out., at minute 62 N. Rossen came in and T. Owusu went out., at minute 62 J. Ritmeester van de Kamp came in and P. Brouwer went out., at minute 73 C. Hatenboer came in and K. Tejan went out., at minute 73 T. Noslin came in and S. Hetli went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 62 E. Dijkstra came in and D. Kasius went out., at minute 62 I. Jensen came in and M. Meerdink went out., at minute 77 R. Daal came in and I. Sadiq went out., at minute 84 K. Smit came in and K. Boogaard went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AZ Alkmaar
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Telstar
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