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Antwerp Edges Out Kortrijk in Thrilling Bosuilstadion Encounter
Deurne, Belgium – Royal Antwerp FC secured a 2-1 victory over KV Kortrijk in a captivating match at the Bosuilstadion on Friday, February 15th. The Jupiler Pro League fixture, refereed by Bram Van Driessche, was a tightly contested affair from start to finish.
Vincent Janssen put Antwerp ahead in the 21st minute, with Théo Chery doubling the lead in the 41st. Antwerp had a goal disallowed for handball by Michael Benitez in the 12th minute. Despite this, they controlled possession (58%) and fired 15 shots, 8 of which were on target. Kortrijk, though defeated, fought back, pulling one back through Alessandro Kadri’s goal in the 53rd minute. Despite their own 12 shots and 5 corner kicks, they couldn’t find an equalizer. Nacho of Kortrijk received a yellow card in the 72nd minute. Antwerp’s victory solidifies their position in the league.
Substitutions antwerp: at minute 61 D. Odoi came in and S. Renders went out., at minute 61 D. Praet came in and M. Bayo went out., at minute 79 J. Riedewald came in and M. Benitez went out., at minute 90 K. Young came in and T. Chery went out., at minute 90 A. Valencia came in and G. Kerk went out.
Substitutions kortrijk: at minute 71 K. Kostons came in and D. De Neve went out., at minute 86 K. Czubak came in and M. Ilaimaharitra went out., at minute 86 T. Ambrose came in and A. Sissako went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Antwerp
Titulares:
Kortrijk
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