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SteDoCo goalkeeper hasn't conceded in 450 minutes: 'Nice, pizza from the coach'

Goalkeeper Abdel El Ouazzane has achieved a 450-minute clean sheet streak for his club SteDoCo during the current fourth division season. The Amsterdam native, who previously played for clubs like AZ and Telstar, is now preparing for a key upcoming match against Kampong.

SteDoCo goalkeeper Abdel El Ouazzane is enjoying a historic start to the season, having maintained a clean sheet for 450 consecutive minutes in the fourth division. His defensive consistency has been rewarded, including a pizza celebration promised by his coach after the team successfully kept their fifth consecutive clean sheet during their away match in Breda. The 28-year-old Amsterdam native now prepares for a challenging upcoming fixture against Kampong, a team he historically knows well from his previous tenure at JOS Watergraafsmeer.

El Ouazzane's career has included spells at clubs like AZ, FC Groningen, and Telstar, alongside representing his country in youth international fixtures. After experiencing relegation with SteDoCo, he remains optimistic about the current season's potential. He emphasizes the strong bond within the group and expects the competition to tighten after the match against Kampong, noting that clubs like LRC and Roda Boys are also likely to remain top contenders in the league.

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