NAC played 1-1 against AZ in Alkmaar. The Bredanaars took the lead in the second half and seemed to be running away with the win. But in the very last minute of the extra time, which lasted eight minutes, the Alkmaarders still scored the 1-1.
NAC seemed on its way to the first competition victory since January 19 after a goal by Leo Sauer in the 75th minute. AZ remains the number 6 in the ranking. NAC now has 8 points more than Willem II, the number 16 in the ranking that must participate on the Play-Offs for promotion and relegation on the basis of the current classification.
AZ opted for the attack, but hardly created any opportunities. NAC retired to his own half and lurked on a fast counter and therefore took the lead via Sauer. Mexx Meerdink equalized in the seventh minute of the injury time.
Trainer Maarten Martens from AZ opted for six other basic players, compared to the cup final lost after penalties on Monday evening against Go Ahead Eagles. Wouter Goes also did not appear on the kick -off. The defender received a lot of criticism of his behavior during and after the final battle in De Kuip.