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Antwerp Edges Out Union Saint-Gilloise in Tense Brussels Encounter
Antwerp secured a victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in a thrilling match at the Stade Joseph Mariën in Brussels. The game, part of the Jupiler Pro League’s matchday 16, ended with a 2-3 scoreline, officiated by Nicolas Laforge.
Antwerp took the early lead with a goal from V. Janssen in the first minute. Union Saint-Gilloise responded, equalizing just before halftime through a goal by K. Mac Allister (45′). The first half saw Union Saint-Gilloise accumulate three yellow cards (minutes 13, 39, and 45). The second half saw Union Saint-Gilloise’s situation worsen with the red card shown to K. Machida in the 50th minute (second yellow). Despite being a man down, Union Saint-Gilloise managed to equalize again with a goal from R. Sykes in the 70th minute. Antwerp however went on to score again and win the match.
The match was characterized by its tension, featuring a total of 10 yellow cards and one red card for Union Saint-Gilloise. Antwerp dominated possession (61%), while Union Saint-Gilloise had more shots on target (6 vs 3).
Substitutions union st. gilloise: at minute 46 P. David came in and F. Ivanovic went out., at minute 52 A. Khalaili came in and S. Boufal went out., at minute 74 K. Rodriguez came in and M. Fuseini went out., at minute 90 F. Leysen came in and L. Lapoussin went out.
Substitutions antwerp: at minute 69 A. Valencia came in and J. Ondrejka went out., at minute 76 K. Corbanie came in and A. Costa went out., at minute 76 C. Scott came in and D. Praet went out., at minute 89 V. Udoh came in and G. Kerk went out., at minute 89 G. Vandeplas came in and T. Chery went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Union St. Gilloise
Titulares:
Antwerp
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