Alvarado reacted with lightning speed, diving full stretch to his right and just getting his fingertips on the ball to push it wide.
[Oh, what a save! Alvarado keeps the clean sheet intact with a top-class stop,] the first commentator shouted.
[That's outstanding goalkeeping! Roda JC were inches away from a consolation goal,] the second commentator added. [Credit to Alvarado—he's been sharp all night despite having little to do]
The deflected shot rolled out for a corner, and the Roda JC players jogged toward the box with renewed energy, sensing an opportunity to salvage some pride.
[This is their first corner of the game, would you believe it?] the first commentator said. [Let's see if they can make something of it]
The corner taker stood over the ball, raising a hand to signal his teammates. The box was crowded with players jostling for position.
AZ Alkmaar's defenders kept their eyes on the ball, their movements synchronized as they marked their opponents tightly.
