Maikuma Akiya AZ passes the PO semi-finals, NEC's Sano Kodai mid-range shots have not reached the ECL – Dutch League: Nikkan Sports

On the 22nd, the Dutch League had two playoff semi-finals, where they lacked a spot in the UEFA Conference League (ECL) next season, and AZ (5th place in the league), where Maikuma Seiya (27) belongs, defeated Heerenfein (9th place) 4-1 at home to advance to the finals. Maikuma started as right-back and played until the 16th minute of the second half.

AZ proceeded with the pieces in a steady manner. In the third minute of the first half, FW Mex Meldink (21) scored the opening goal, and Medding scored a hat-trick in the first half alone. It almost decided to compete. Defender Alexandre Penetra (23) added a score in the 21st minute of the second half. They conceded a goal in the 29th minute, but the game ended without any worries.

In the other semi-final match, NEC Naymehen (8th place), the Japanese trio's team, lost 2-3 to Twente (6th place), in extra time. Midfielder Sano Kodai (21) started as a midfielder and scored one goal. FW Shiogai Kento (20) came on as a substitute in the first half of extra time, while forward Ogawa Koki (28) was off the bench.

NEC was eliminated without taking advantage of its numerical advantage. They allowed the first goal in the 16th minute of the first half, but in the 41st minute of the same year, opposing defender Alec van Hollenbeek was sent off in one shot. It is now possible to play more than 45 minutes per person. Sano showed off early in the second half. He hit a mid-range shot in the same minute and caught up. In the 10th minute, midfielder Phit Funkroy added a point and managed to make a temporary comeback. However, when they were caught up in the 17th minute, they entered extra time. They lost their third goal in the 4th minute of the first half of extra time, but were unable to pry the opponent's goal after that. Shiogai was put on the pitch from the start of the first half of extra time, but was unable to score.