13 March 2013 - KNVB Cup Semifinal: FC Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar (H)
The Galgenwaard had never felt like this before. As Amani stepped off the team bus, he could feel the electricity in the air - a crackling tension that seemed to make every breath more significant, every heartbeat more pronounced. This wasn't just another match. This was history in the making.
Jack van Gelder's familiar voice drifted from the television screens in nearby bars and homes across Utrecht, setting the scene for what millions of Dutch football fans knew would be something special. "Good evening and welcome to the Galgenwaard for what promises to be an absolutely spectacular KNVB Cup Semifinal," his voice carried the weight of anticipation that had been building for weeks. "FC Utrecht, seeking their first cup final appearance since 2003/04, face AZ Alkmaar in what has become one of Dutch football's most intense rivalries."
