He left the field stumbling after the battle between AZ and FC Twente. Sven Mijnans fought for 90 minutes to ultimately see his team win 2-1. As a result, the Champions League dream is suddenly alive again in Alkmaar. “Everyone knows what it’s about,” said the 24-year-old midfielder.
Within five minutes, AZ found themselves behind after being completely wrong at the back. “Maybe some nerves here and there,” Mijnans says about the start of his team. AZ could not afford to make a mistake, because then third place would have become impossible.
More aggressive
The Alkmaarders then grew in the match. Trainer Maarten Martens thought his team was a lot better after the break than before. “We have been very clear that Twente was more aggressive. That is actually not allowed.”
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The victory over FC Twente was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the fans. The players stood for minutes singing and jumping in front of the fanatic supporters. Something that was a long time ago at AZ. The gap with the Tukkers has been reduced to two points. With two games to go, an exciting denouement awaits the Alkmaarders. “The pressure is now on them, so that’s nice.”
