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Kortrijk Edges Out Cercle Brugge in Thrilling Contest
The Guldensporenstadion in Kortrijk hosted a dramatic encounter between KV Kortrijk and Cercle Brugge in matchday 27 of the Jupiler Pro League. The game, played on February 23rd, 2025, ended in a 1-2 victory for the home side, a result that belied Kortrijk’s dominance in terms of shots on goal.
Kortrijk controlled large portions of the match, registering 11 shots, 4 of which were on target, compared to Cercle Brugge’s single shot on goal that found the back of the net. Despite Cercle Brugge enjoying slightly more possession (53%), Kortrijk’s clinical finishing proved decisive.
J. Duverne put the home side ahead in the 13th minute, assisted by B. Dejaegere. However, Kortrijk’s joy was tempered by three yellow cards shown to Duverne, Ilaimaharitra, and Kostons. Cercle Brugge also received two yellow cards, for Agyekum and Nazinho.
Late in the game, P. Brunner equalized for the visitors in the 89th minute, assisted by Nazinho. However, Kortrijk ultimately emerged victorious thanks to their early lead. The officiating by Lothar D’hondt from Belgium was a talking point, especially in the second half which saw several contentious decisions. Despite the final score, Kortrijk’s attacking dominance was undeniable.
Substitutions cercle brugge: at minute 46 Nazinho came in and E. Utkus went out., at minute 58 I. Diakite came in and G. Magnee went out., at minute 75 M. Efekele came in and Erick went out., at minute 75 Bruninho came in and A. Minda went out., at minute 81 P. Brunner came in and L. Agyekum went out.
Substitutions kortrijk: at minute 75 J. Ndjeungoue came in and R. Tsunoda went out., at minute 75 K. Kostons came in and T. Ambrose went out., at minute 81 M. Bruno came in and B. Dejaegere went out., at minute 90 K. Czubak came in and K. Dermane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kortrijk
Cercle Brugge
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