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AZ Alkmaar v Heracles Almelo – Dutch KNVB Cup Second Round ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS – DECEMBER 15: Jesper Karlsson of AZ during the Dutch TOTO KNVB Cup match between AZ and Heracles at AFAS Stadion on December 15, 2021 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (Photo by Patrick Goosen/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

AZ Alkmaar were expected to cruise through this tie so, while they do lead, the fact they still have work to do is surprising.

A week ago, the Cheeseheads only managed a 1-0 victory at AFAS Stadion; Dani de Wit’s penalty the difference.

So, while the Dutch club are in pole position, Tuzla City are very much still in with a shout.

This season, AZ are aiming to reach their 15th UEFA group stage, all of which have come since 2004.

Thus, it would be a major shock if they did not get through this one.

Tuzla City meanwhile are featuring in UEFA competition for the very first time.

The Bosnian club hammered Tre Penne 8-0 in the previous round, so will believe the shock is possible.

Will Stadion Grbavica witness a shock?

Whoever gets through will meet Dundee United in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round.