AZ Alkmaar restarted the game, Altidore and Benjamin exchanging a quick pass to get things moving.
Gertjan Verbeek clapped from the sideline, his face set, shouting for his team to press higher, while McClaren stood with his arms crossed, his expression calm but focused, knowing his side held a commanding lead.
Esteban Alvarado jogged back to his goal, his eyes sharp, ready to organize his defense against any further Twente attacks.
#41th minute.
AZ Alkmaar pushed forward, desperate for a response before halftime. Adam Maher picked up the ball in midfield, shrugging off Brama with a quick turn, his eyes scanning for options.
He spotted Berghuis making a run down the right, Rosales caught slightly out of position. Maher's pass was crisp, the ball skimming across the grass, landing at Berghuis's feet.
