Willem II scored again for the first time since February 6. Ché Nunnely’s header from a cross by Leeroy Owusu. The Belgian Elton Kabangu made it 2-0 10 minutes later. AZ defender Bruno Martins Indi reduced the margin to one goal by hitting a corner from close range.
The home team thought they could reach 3-1 via a penalty kick in the injury time of the first half, but that was canceled after the intervention of the VAR. Captain Freek Heerkens would have fallen because he kicked into the ground and not because an AZ player hit him. This was hard to see in the replay.
For example, the 2-1 score remained for a long time, despite balls from AZ on the post and crossbar. But due to Aboukhlal’s late goal, concerns about relegation will remain great in Tilburg. The lead of the team of last Monday appointed Hofland over last Monday PEC Zwolle is 3 points. AZ lost fourth place to FC Twente, which won 1-0 against PEC on Saturday.
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