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Intense Draw Between KV Mechelen and Dender in Emotionally Charged Match
Mechelen, Belgium – KV Mechelen and Dender played out a vibrant match at the Achter De Kazerne, corresponding to matchday 20 of the Jupiler Pro League. The match, played under the watchful eye of referee Massimiliano Ledda, ended in a draw that reflects the intensity and fight shown by both teams.
KV Mechelen took an early lead thanks to a goal by T. Koudou in the 8th minute. However, Dender was not deterred and constantly sought the equalizer. The first half was punctuated by yellow cards for B. Goncalves and R. Kvet of Dender, as well as the disallowed goal for B. Nsimba due to handball.
In the second half, Dender came out with renewed energy and found the equalizing goal in the 61st minute thanks to D. Toshevski, assisted by B. Goncalves. The match continued with high intensity, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown, including one for M. Konate of KV Mechelen and D. Toshevski and L. De Fougerolles of Dender. The most tense moment came in the 88th minute, when L. De Fougerolles received a double booking resulting in his expulsion.
Despite playing with one man less in the final minutes, Dender managed to maintain the draw. Regarding the statistics, KV Mechelen dominated possession with 54%, taking 12 shots, of which 5 were on target. Meanwhile, Dender, with 46% possession, generated 17 shots, with 9 directed at the rival goal. A match that made clear the competitive spirit of both teams in the Belgian league.
Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 65 M. Zekri came in and M. Kireev went out., at minute 65 H. Ozdemir came in and R. Halhal went out., at minute 89 M. Konate came in and Kiki went out., at minute 89 T. Koudou came in and R. Teague went out.
Substitutions dender: at minute 77 L. Marijnissen came in and M. Sambu went out., at minute 77 D. Toshevski came in and M. Berte went out., at minute 83 M. Viltard came in and N. Rodes went out., at minute 90 B. Nsimba came in and A. Jahanbakhsh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
KV Mechelen
Dender
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