Young AZ fought back three times in Kerkrade from a backlog. The reward came in the form of a point. After 90 minutes full of bravado and beautiful goals, but also mistakes and learning moments, the promises with a 3-3-yellow game back into the player bus: “I can enjoy the fighting spirit today, yes.”
After a minute of playing it seemed to be a tough one for Young AZ. The Limburgers already opened that everyone in the stadium was in their chair the score. But the Alkmaar team showed resilience all evening: “If you fall back on such a team in such a stadium three times, but still take a point with it, I think you can leave here satisfied,” AZ- analyzes Trainer Leeroy Echteld.
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The most beautiful goal of the evening was without a doubt the free kick by Misha Engel, who delivered the 2-2 for Young AZ: “I have not shown it often, but I knew I had this in the house,” the shines Defender, who knew exactly how to hit the ball. “The distance was perfect because the ball was a bit bent. In fact, it is a shame that the keeper was still hit.”
Strong series
After the point in Kerkrade against Roda JC, Jong AZ extended the rise of the last weeks. The promises have collected eleven points from the last six duels: “On the field I see that the players are becoming more resilient and come up with solutions. That is a very big profit point for me,” concludes a satisfied Leeroy Echteld.
After the result in South Limburg, Young AZ is 13th in the first division with 30 points from 25 games. Monday, February 17, the next game is scheduled for Jong AZ. At home it will receive young PSV.