Van Gelder's voice carried across the airwaves as the teams emerged for the second half, his excitement barely contained. "Welcome back to De Kuip for what promises to be an absolutely captivating second half. Utrecht and PSV locked at 1-1, with everything still to play for in this KNVB Cup Final."
The atmosphere as the teams took their positions was electric beyond description. The Utrecht supporters had spent the entire halftime break in full voice, their songs echoing around the stadium like a battle cry. They knew they were 45 minutes away from ending nine years of heartbreak, and their belief was infectious.
Bruggink's analysis set the tone for what was to come. "You can feel the tension, Jack. Every Utrecht fan in this stadium knows how close they are to something special. But PSV are a quality side - they won't make this easy."
