AZ Alkmaar
Twente
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25/05/2025 19:00
3 : 2
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    AZ Alkmaar
    • Only Jayden Addai, who has been ruled out due to injury, is missing for AZ heading into this playoff final.
    • Following their impressive 4-1 win over Heerenveen, head coach Maarten Martens could be tempted from making too many changes to his starting lineup, but he does have a good problem with whoever leads their attack. Mexx Meerdink, who has been recently deputizing for leading marksman Troy Parrott, netted a hat-trick in the semi-final, with the Irish striker coming on for the final 11 minutes.
    • Elsewhere, centre-back Maxim Dekker, full-back Denso Kasius, and defensive midfielder Jordy Clasie are pushing for starts.
    • As touched upon, Parrott was AZ's most productive scorer during the regular season with 14 strikes, while Peer Koopmeiners, who should occupy one of the Cheeseheads' two central midfield positions, created a team-high seven goals.
    Twente
    • One player is missing for Twente as they head into the Eredivisie Conference League play-off final: Lars Unnerstall is still dealing with his injury.
    • In Unnerstall's absence, Przemysław Tyton is expected to continue in goal, with head coach Joseph Oosting expected to make at least one change from last time out, with Alec Van Hoorenbeeck suspended after receiving a straight red card against NEC in the semifinals.
    • Gustaf Lagerbielke should come in for Van Hoorenbeeck. Max Bruns will be in the heart of Twente's defence. That being said, a number of players are pushing for a start, including attacking midfielders Arno Verschueren and Younes Taha; the latter scored the extra-time winner.
    • Sem Steijn will be there from kick-off. He has been irreplaceable for Twente this season and leads the club with 25 goals (regular season and playoffs combined), nine of which have been the critical first goal of the match.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+6'
    The match has just finished.
    90+3'
    Goal! Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the left post. It's 3:2.
    90
    There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
    90'
    Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
    83'
    Maarten Martens decides to make a substitution. Peer Koopmeiners will be replaced by Zico Buurmeester (AZ Alkmaar).
    82'
    Younes Taha (Twente) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro comes off the line to clear the ball away.
    80'
    It will be a substitution. Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) is ready to enter the pitch as Mexx Meerdink walks off.
    78'
    11:8 – the total goal attempt statistics.
    75'
    We are about to witness a substitution. Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) is replacing Seiya Maikuma.
    74'
    Joseph Oosting has decided to substitute Mees Hilgers and he is replaced by Gustaf Lagerbielke (Twente).
    74'
    Substitution. Bas Kuipers leaves the pitch and is replaced by Arno Verschueren (Twente).
    73'
    The ball goes behind for a corner. AZ Alkmaar will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
    73'
    The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to AZ Alkmaar. Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) is obviously very disappointed with his shot from the rebound. He aims exactly at the goalkeeper's gloves. This should have been an easy goal!
    72'
    The ball is out of play. AZ Alkmaar win a corner kick.
    72'
    The corner is swung in but AZ Alkmaar can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away. The linesman points to the corner flag, AZ Alkmaar are going to take it.
    71'
    Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar) takes a long run up and smacks the long-range free kick towards goal, but the defensive wall bravely blocks the effort. AZ Alkmaar will take a corner kick.
    70'
    AZ Alkmaar win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
    69'
    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Mees Hilgers (Twente) was quite harsh and Serdar Gozubuyuk didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
    68'
    Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.
    65'
    The referee can't ignore those comments and Younes Taha (Twente) sees a yellow card for bad language.
    61'
    Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) picks up a lofted cross inside the box and fires a quick shot to the middle of the goal. His promising effort is kept out by Przemyslaw Tyton, who pulls off a stunning save!
    60'
    The game is interrupted. Wouter Goes (AZ Alkmaar) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
    58'
    The shots on goal statistics – 3:3.
    57'
    AZ Alkmaar enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
    53'
    Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar) didn't hesitate to slam the ball goalwards after he received a lofted pass from Wouter Goes. Przemyslaw Tyton probably underestimated his effort, as it went straight under the bar. The score changes to 2:2.
    51'
    Twente are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
    47'
    Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) makes a yard for himself inside the box after an accurate pass and takes a shot that goes just over the crossbar.
    46'
    Maarten Martens makes a half-time substitution. Maxim Dekker comes on in place of Penetra (AZ Alkmaar).
    46'
    Joseph Oosting has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Younes Taha comes on the pitch for Daan Rots (Twente).
    46'
    Half-time substitution. Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) is replaced by Ibrahim Sadiq.
    46'
    The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
    45+9'
    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
    45+9'
    Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
    45+8'
    Relief for Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente) as the ref sticks to his original yellow card decision after the VAR review.
    45+6'
    It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente), but referee Serdar Gozubuyuk must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
    45+5'
    Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    45+4'
    Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Serdar Gozubuyuk had an easy-decision to make.
    45+3'
    Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) gets in a header from close range after a lofted pass, but the effort flies just over the bar.
    45+2'
    Bart van Rooij (Twente) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Serdar Gozubuyuk no option but to blow his whistle.
    45
    We will have 5 min. of added time.
    45'
    Twente are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
    43'
    Goal! Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the top left corner. It's 1:2.
    42'
    Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick low strike towards the middle of the goal that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a superb goal-line clearance.
    40'
    Goal! Michel Vlap displays great vision and sends a pass to Sem Steijn (Twente), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball from close range in the back of the net. The score is 0:2.
    40'
    Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) plays a one-two with Ernest Poku, but the move breaks down.
    38'
    Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    35'
    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar).
    35'
    AZ Alkmaar seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
    30'
    Sem Steijn (Twente) sends a long ball forward to Ricky van Wolfswinkel, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
    28'
    Sem Steijn (Twente) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
    22'
    Goal! Sem Steijn (Twente) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro into the bottom right corner.
    22'
    Sem Steijn (Twente) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
    21'
    Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Twente!
    20'
    Celebrations by Twente are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.
    20'
    Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) brings an opponent down and Serdar Gozubuyuk interrupts the game. Twente are awarded a penalty kick!
    18'
    Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Twente) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
    13'
    Twente control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
    12'
    An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar). Serdar Gozubuyuk saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul.
    7'
    Mees Hilgers (Twente) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
    7'
    Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
    6'
    The free kick from long range, taken by Twente, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    5'
    Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
    5'
    Michal Sadilek (Twente) serves up a nice cross, but Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro punches the ball away.
    4'
    Michal Sadilek (Twente) prepares to take a corner kick.
    2'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Twente, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    1'
    Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Serdar Gozubuyuk signals.
    1'
    The first half has started.
    The players are on the pitch and Twente will have the kick-off.
    Serdar Gozubuyuk got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.
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