According to VoetbalPrimeur, Clasie was unhappy with Zerrouki's behaviour after the final whistle, feeling that the Twente player should have shown more respect. Clasie stated, "Klein kind. Heb je gewonnen? Oké. Maar ga niet juichen en roepen naar onze spelers voor hun gezichten. Vier gewoon je winst maar ga niet bij onze spelers roepen in hun gezicht. Wees geen klein kindje." (Little kid. Have you won? Okay. But don't go cheering and shouting at our players to their faces. Just celebrate your win but don't go shouting at our players in their faces. Be a big kid.)
Clasie also expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, acknowledging that AZ were not in their best phase. He noted that the team had struggled to create chances in the first half, with FC Twente standing deep and making it difficult for AZ to find space and play to their strengths.