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Antwerp Edges Out Standard Liège in Tight Encounter
Antwerp secured a victory over Standard Liège at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Luik, Belgium, in a match that was part of the 2024 Jupiler Pro League, round 30. Despite having less possession (45%), Antwerp proved more clinical in front of goal. Standard Liège controlled possession with 55%, registering 13 shots (4 on target) and earning 5 corners. However, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Antwerp, with 7 shots (2 on target), proved more effective.
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, with Standard Liège committing 7 and Antwerp 21. Tension escalated in the closing stages, resulting in three yellow cards for Antwerp (Benitez, Janssen, and Deman, and one for Doumbia) and one for Standard (Bolingoli). Despite Standard’s territorial dominance, Antwerp emerged victorious in a game that highlights the significance of efficiency in football.
Substitutions antwerp: at minute 46 A. Verstraeten came in and M. Benitez went out., at minute 64 S. Renders came in and J. Bataille went out., at minute 64 M. Balikwisha came in and T. Chery went out., at minute 76 M. Bayo came in and V. Janssen went out., at minute 86 R. Bozhinov came in and T. Alderweireld went out.
Substitutions standard liege: at minute 71 A. Hountondji came in and A. Zeqiri went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Standard Liege
Antwerp
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