English:
Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Antwerp in a thrilling match at the Stade Joseph Mariën in Brussels, corresponding to the first matchday of the 2024 Jupiler Pro League Championship Round. The match, which ended 5-1, was marked by intensity and expulsions.
The home side started strongly, scoring two goals in the first fifteen minutes thanks to A. Khalaili (4′) and P. David (14′). Antwerp responded with a goal from G. Kerk (37′), but their joy was short-lived. Before half-time, R. Bozhinov was sent off after receiving two yellow cards (15′ and 45′). In added time of the first half, F. Ivanovic scored a penalty (45′) to extend Union’s lead. The second half continued in the same vein, with Union dominating possession and creating chances. K. Machida (71′) and F. Ivanovic (87′) sealed the rout. Despite Union’s numerical superiority, Antwerp received several yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the match. Possession was evenly split (49% for Union and 51% for Antwerp), although the home team shot with much greater accuracy: 15 shots with 9 on target, compared to Antwerp’s 6 shots, with only 2 on target.
Substitutions union st. gilloise: at minute 14 A. Ait El Hadj came in and S. Boufal went out., at minute 63 M. Fuseini came in and P. David went out., at minute 64 A. Castro-Montes came in and A. Khalaili went out., at minute 78 H. Teklab came in and O. Niang went out., at minute 78 M. Rasmussen came in and N. Sadiki went out.
Substitutions antwerp: at minute 45 S. Renders came in and A. Verstraeten went out., at minute 77 M. Benitez came in and J. Riedewald went out., at minute 77 D. Praet came in and G. Kerk went out., at minute 77 T. Chery came in and M. Balikwisha went out., at minute 90 C. Scott came in and O. Deman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Union St. Gilloise
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Antwerp
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