The second half began with the same pattern as the first. Utrecht probing, Heracles defending, the crowd growing increasingly restless. But there was a different energy in the stadium now, an anticipation that something was about to change.
Van Gelder's voice carried that sense of expectation as he described the early exchanges. "Utrecht starting the second half much as they finished the first - lots of possession but struggling to create clear chances. Heracles continuing to defend in numbers, staying compact and disciplined."
In the 52nd minute, Utrecht had another half-chance. Duplan's cross from the right found Mulenga in the penalty area, but the striker's header was straight at Castro. The Heracles goalkeeper gathered the ball calmly, his confidence growing with every save.
But it was what happened next that sent the stadium into a frenzy of anticipation.
