On the pitch, Utrecht maintained control of the match. The three-goal cushion allowed them to manage the game's closing stages professionally, conserving energy while denying Zwolle any hope of a comeback.
In the eighty-second minute, Takagi nearly added a fourth goal, striking the post after another flowing Utrecht move. The Japanese midfielder had integrated seamlessly, maintaining the attacking fluidity that Amani had established.
"Utrecht continuing to dominate even after Hamadi's substitution," the commentator noted. "The foundation he laid in the first sixty-three minutes has given them complete control of this match."
This observation acknowledging influence extending beyond physical presence represented another dimension of Amani's impact. Beyond direct involvement stood structural influence, the ability to shape a team's performance in ways that persisted even after substitution.
