In an open and exciting match, PSV led 1-2 at halftime in Alkmaar. Luuk de Jong had scored twice within ten minutes, Markus Henriksen did something back on behalf of AZ just before halftime.
Super start PSV
Although Jeroen Zoet had to make several saves in the first two minutes to prevent a deficit, it was PSV that immediately scored the desired opening goal. A shot by Georginio Wijnaldum was blocked, but De Jong shot the rebound convincingly: 0-1. Five minutes later it was back on track. Again De Jong scored, this time from a corner by Jetro Willems. He headed the ball beautifully into the cross: 0-2. It took a while for AZ to recover. The team of head coach John van den Brom then pushed to find the tying goal, after Memphis was also dangerous twice. AZ hit the bar and Zoet parried shots by Berghuis. Five minutes before halftime he was without a chance when Markus Henriksen made it 1-2 after a well-played attack. With chances back and forth, it promises to be an exciting second half.
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