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Anderlecht defeats Cercle Brugge in a thrilling match at Lotto Park
Anderlecht triumphed over Cercle Brugge 3-0 in a lively match played at the Lotto Park in Brussels on March 16th, 2025, corresponding to matchday 30 of the Jupiler Pro League. The match, refereed by Lothar D’hondt, was characterized by a high number of yellow cards and goal-scoring opportunities for both teams.
Anderlecht took the lead early with a goal from L. Vazquez in the 6th minute, assisted by L. Dendoncker. Cercle Brugge responded with intense pressure and accumulated yellow cards for Erick, L. Perrin, and Nazinho in the first half. Anderlecht also saw a yellow card for L. Hey.
The second half continued with the same intensity. Cercle Brugge had a goal disallowed for offside, while Anderlecht increased their advantage with goals from Adryelson in the 87th minute and C. S. Huerta Valera in the 90th minute. The match ended 3-0 to Anderlecht. Despite the numerous cautions, neither team finished with a player sent off.
In terms of statistics, Anderlecht dominated possession with 58%, although Cercle Brugge had more shots on goal (17 vs 16). Anderlecht had 5 shots on target and 5 off target, while Cercle Brugge had 5 on target and 9 off target.
Substitutions cercle brugge: at minute 46 Bruninho came in and Erick went out., at minute 62 Felipe Augusto came in and P. Brunner went out., at minute 77 S. Ngoura came in and G. Magnee went out., at minute 77 E. Utkus came in and H. van der Bruggen went out.
Substitutions anderlecht: at minute 74 M. Ashimeru came in and M. Stroeykens went out., at minute 74 C. S. Huerta Valera came in and S. Edozie went out., at minute 80 M. N’Diaye came in and A. Maamar went out., at minute 80 T. Hazard came in and N. Angulo went out., at minute 90 K. Goto came in and L. Vazquez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge
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