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Thrilling Draw in Rotterdam: Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar Share the Spoils
Rotterdam, Netherlands – A vibrant match at the Stadion Woudestein saw Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar end in a draw that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In a match corresponding to the 23rd round of the Eredivisie, Excelsior took the lead just before halftime thanks to a goal by I. Bronkhorst, who had previously received a yellow card in the match.
AZ Alkmaar dominated ball possession with 55% compared to Excelsior’s 45%, but struggled to materialize that superiority on the scoreboard. Excelsior, on the other hand, was solid in defense and dangerous on the counterattack. The match tensed up in the 70th minute with a yellow card for R. Robbemond of AZ Alkmaar.
In stoppage time, AZ Alkmaar managed a comeback with two quick goals. First, T. Parrott leveled the score thanks to an assist from M. de Wit. Immediately afterwards, Penetra scored the final 1-2 with an assist from K. Boogaard, sealing a harrowing draw in the last moments.
Although AZ Alkmaar had a greater number of shots (16 against 11) and more shots on target (7 against 2), Excelsior defended tooth and nail their advantage during much of the match. Referee Erwin Blank, from the Netherlands, had a busy afternoon, showing several yellow cards throughout the match. The match, played at the Stadion Woudestein, left a bittersweet taste for both teams, who add a valuable point in their aspirations within the Eredivisie.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 46 M. Chavez Garcia came in and E. Dijkstra went out., at minute 46 R. Daal came in and I. Jensen went out., at minute 56 Weslley Patati came in and I. Sadiq went out., at minute 57 J. Hornkamp came in and S. Mijnans went out., at minute 70 R. Robbemond came in and M. Meerdink went out.
Substitutions excelsior: at minute 69 N. Naujoks came in and J. Bergraaf went out., at minute 69 I. Bronkhorst came in and S. Janssen went out., at minute 79 D. Sanches Fernandes came in and M. Jonathans went out., at minute 84 L. Hartjes came in and S. Henderikx went out., at minute 84 L. Schouten came in and A. Carlen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Excelsior
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AZ Alkmaar
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