“Ilias Bronkhorst caps off sustained Excelsior pressure with a sublime strike from outside the penalty area into the top left corner”
Pivotal“AZ makes three immediate substitutions at halftime, bringing on Elijah Dijkstra, Isak Jensen, and Ibrahim Sadiq to change their approach”
“Troy Parrott rescues AZ with a crucial equalizer in the final minute, setting up a dramatic finish”
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AZ•DefenderAZ secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at Excelsior with two goals in the 90th minute, completing a stunning comeback after falling behind to Ilias Bronkhorst's first-half strike. Bronkhorst had given the hosts the lead on the stroke of halftime with a superb right-footed effort from outside the box that nestled into the top corner. The match appeared to be drifting towards an upset victory for Excelsior until the final moments, when Troy Parrott leveled the score before Alexandre Penetra immediately struck the winner. The result sees AZ maintain their push for European qualification while Excelsior will rue letting two points slip away in such cruel fashion.
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Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior.
Opportunity wasted. Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ attempted a header from a challenging angle on the left side, coming very close to scoring. The assist was provided by Kasper Boogaard, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to AZ after Stijn van Gassel allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Mexx Meerdink from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Troy Parrott of AZ has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Lewis Schouten from Excelsior committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior headed the ball from close range following a corner kick, but it went off target.
Substitution for Excelsior: Miliano Jonathans comes on to replace Derensili Sanches Fernandes.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Mexx Meerdink from AZ attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Kasper Boogaard.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Rick Meissen from Excelsior.
Sven Mijnans from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Sven Mijnans from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Mexx Meerdink from AZ attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on in place of Rio Robbemond.
Rio Robbemond of AZ has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Alexandre Penetra from AZ committed a foul.
Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Excelsior: Simon Janssen replaces Ilias Bronkhorst.
Substitution for Excelsior: Jerolldino Bergraaf is coming on to replace Noah Naujoks.
Corner awarded to AZ after a play by Lennard Hartjes results in a defensive error.
Opportunity squandered. Sven Mijnans from AZ took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that just went wide. The assist came from Ibrahim Sadiq.
Another offensive push. Troy Parrott from AZ takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Another offensive effort underway. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Isak Jensen, who delivered a cross.
Offside call against Excelsior. Gyan de Regt has been caught offside.
Substitution for AZ: Sven Mijnans replaces Jizz Hornkamp.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel, the goalkeeper for Excelsior, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Jizz Hornkamp.
Corner awarded to AZ after a defensive play by Stijn van Gassel.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Troy Parrott from AZ takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner by Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior. The assist came from Ibrahim Sadiq.
Lewis Schouten from Excelsior earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Fouled by Rio Robbemond of AZ.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Irakli Yegoian.
Substitution for AZ: Isak Jensen comes on to replace Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Substitution for AZ: Isak Jensen replaces Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on to replace Mateo Chávez.
The first half has concluded with Excelsior leading AZ by a score of 1-0.
The first half has concluded with Excelsior leading AZ by a score of 1-0.
Goal! Excelsior takes the lead, 1-0 against AZ. Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net.
The attempt is thwarted. Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Noah Naujoks.
Weslley Patati from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Noah Naujoks from Excelsior committed a foul.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Noah Naujoks from Excelsior took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Gyan de Regt, who set him up with a header.
A fresh offensive push unfolds. Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Jeroen Zoet of AZ makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Derensili Sanches Fernandes.
Corner awarded to Excelsior after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Kasper Boogaard from AZ attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
Weslley Patati from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Arthur Zagré commits a foul against Excelsior.
Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior committed a handball.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out of play.
Mateo ChávezYellow CardMateo Chávez from AZ has been shown a yellow card.
Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Mateo Chávez from AZ committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went just wide. The assist came from Noah Naujoks after a quick counterattack.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior fires a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ilias Bronkhorst, who set him up with a header.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after a deflection off Rio Robbemond.
Ilias BronkhorstYellow CardIlias Bronkhorst from Excelsior has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior committed a foul.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Jizz Hornkamp from AZ took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Rio Robbemond.
Mateo Chávez from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior committed a foul.
Noah Naujoks from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Alexandre Penetra from AZ committed a foul.
Corner awarded to AZ after a foul by Lewis Schouten.
The attempt is thwarted. Weslley Patati from AZ fires a left-footed shot from close range, but it gets blocked. The setup for the shot came from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Missed opportunity! Lewis Schouten from Excelsior attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Gyan de Regt, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Mateo Chávez allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after a defensive play by Alexandre Penetra.
The opening half is underway...
