AZ re-asserted themselves into the sport quickly after, with the quick-footed Julian Oerip inflicting issues on the sting of United’s space. Habeeb Ogunneye, in his final motion earlier than going off injured, supplied one glorious clearance, and fellow full-back Harry Amass supplied one other. Will Murdock made two obligatory saves, too, although with consolation.
From one of many ensuing corners, nevertheless, AZ benefitted as United didn’t clear, with Yoel van den Ban offering the ultimate contact to take it — simply — over the road.
United had been grateful for the half-time whistle, as AZ constructed momentum, with the energetic Oerip drawing a wonderful save from Murdock.
