Goal by Miguel Araujo: he scored the partial 1-0 of Emmen vs. Jong A-Z in the Netherlands

Emmen is having an outstanding season in the Eerste Divisie, the second division of the Netherlands, and is the comfortable leader of the competition. One of the main figures of the team is Miguel Araujo, a Peruvian defender who also shines in offensive tasks: he scored 1-0 over Jong AZ, on matchday 34.

The new celebration of the national player occurred when the clock was approaching three minutes. The defender’s team had a set piece opportunity and they implemented the strategy agreed by coach Dick Lukkien. The mission was to make the most of it to break parity as soon as possible.

The center was elevated by the Finn Jasin-Amin Assehnoun and Miguel Araujo arrived well positioned to prevail in the aerial game. The ball overcame the resistance of goalkeeper Sem Westerveld and joy broke out at the De Oude Meerdijk stadium. All the Emmen fans present in the stands began to celebrate.

It is worth mentioning that the Peruvian defender scored his fifth goal in his 25th appearance this season. The presence of the former Alianza Lima player is vital, which is why he has been a starter 24 times and maintains the regularity that he had won since he arrived at the club in October 2019.

On the other hand, if the victory is consummated, Emmen will extend its advantage at the top of the Eerste Divisie: it would add 74 points, eight more than FC Volendam, its closest pursuer. With four dates to go, Miguel Araujo and company are close to returning to the Eredivisie, the Dutch first division tournament.