The ball flew with pace towards the bottom corner of the post with intent, but Gabulov was quick off his line, throwing himself low to make the save.
The ball deflected off his gloves, bouncing back into play.
[Ooh! He's denied by Gabulov!] Paul exclaimed, his voice rising. [But AZ Alkmaar aren't done yet!]
The rebound fell to direction of the AZ Alkmaar captain, Martens, at the edge of the box.
He surged forward and latched onto the ball with a powerful shot, but a defender lunged in, deflecting the effort wide for a corner.
[A corner for AZ Alkmaar] Willem noted, his tone settling slightly. [But what a statement from the youngster. That run and cross—he's already causing problems for Anzhi Makhachkala]
As the players jogged toward the box for the corner, Gertjan Verbeek clapped his hands on the sideline, shouting instructions.
Benjamin lingered near the edge of the 18-yard box, catching his breath but keeping his eyes on the ball.
