As the camera panned across the crowd, picking out fans dressed in red-and-white scarves and holding aloft banners, the lead commentator continued. [The atmosphere here is electric, isn't it? The AZ Alkmaar fans know how much this game means. And they'll be hoping their team can repeat the performance from the first leg]
[Of course, it's not just about Benjamin tonight,] the co-commentator pointed out. [AZ Alkmaar is a well-drilled team. Gertjan Verbeek has them playing with discipline, especially in transitions. If they can execute their counterattacks as they did in Dagestan, they've got a real chance of progressing]
The lead commentator hummed in agreement. [But they'll need to be wary of Anzhi Makhachkala. Eto'o, Traoré, Wilian—there's plenty of quality in that side. They'll be pushing hard from the first whistle]
The players tunnel lit up with the glow of the stadium lights as the players emerged, their cleats clicking against the floor.
