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Union Saint-Gilloise Triumphs Over Anderlecht in Thrilling Match at Lotto Park
Union Saint-Gilloise secured a victory against Anderlecht in a captivating match at Brussels’ Lotto Park on February 23rd, 2025. The game, part of the Jupiler Pro League’s 27th round, ended with a 2-0 scoreline in favor of the visiting team. Referee Bram Van Driessche oversaw the encounter.
Despite Anderlecht’s possession advantage (58%), Union Saint-Gilloise proved more clinical in front of goal. A. Khalaili opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, assisted by P. David. The second half saw a flurry of yellow cards: S. Boufal and K. Mac Allister for Union Saint-Gilloise, and K. Sardella, A. Maamar, and L. Vazquez for Anderlecht. O. Niang doubled Union Saint-Gilloise’s lead in the 70th minute, again assisted by P. David. Anderlecht pushed for a comeback, but a late offside call in the 90th minute denied them a goal.
Statistically, Anderlecht had 9 shots (4 on target), compared to Union Saint-Gilloise’s 6 shots (5 on target), highlighting the visitors’ superior finishing. Anderlecht had 6 corners to Union Saint-Gilloise’s 2. Fouls committed were 9 by Anderlecht and 14 by Union Saint-Gilloise.
Substitutions union st. gilloise: at minute 61 A. Ait El Hadj came in and S. Boufal went out., at minute 72 M. Fuseini came in and P. David went out., at minute 84 R. Sykes came in and F. Ivanovic went out., at minute 84 K. Van De Perre came in and A. Khalaili went out.
Substitutions anderlecht: at minute 66 N. Angulo came in and A. Maamar went out., at minute 81 L. Augustinsson came in and M. N’Diaye went out., at minute 87 J. Vertonghen came in and Adryelson went out., at minute 87 E. Dao came in and C. S. Huerta Valera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Anderlecht
Union St. Gilloise
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