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Hazard’s Hat-Trick Leads Anderlecht to Victory in Waregem
Waregem, Belgium – In a thrilling match held at the Elindus Arena, Anderlecht showcased their offensive prowess by defeating Zulte Waregem. Despite the home team’s greater ball possession (55%), Anderlecht proved more effective in front of goal. The match, officiated by Bert Verbeke, was filled with action from the start.
Anderlecht had a goal by A. Bertaccini disallowed by VAR for offside in the 18th minute, but T. Hazard opened the scoring with a penalty in the 38th minute. Shortly after, Hazard extended the lead with a goal from open play in the 41st minute, assisted by N. De Cat. I. Camara further widened the gap in the 43rd minute with another goal from open play, assisted by T. Degreef.
In the second half, Zulte Waregem attempted a comeback, with A. Ementa scoring in the 53rd minute, assisted by E. Soglo. However, T. Hazard completed his hat-trick in the 85th minute, once again assisted by N. De Cat, solidifying Anderlecht’s victory. M. Ake scored a goal for Zulte Waregem in the 90th minute, but it was merely a consolation.
Anderlecht created fewer opportunities (12 shots versus Zulte Waregem’s 28), but were more precise, with 5 shots on target compared to the opponent’s 6. The match also saw its share of cards, with one yellow card for each team. In the end, Anderlecht secured the win in this match of round 26 of the Jupiler Pro League.
Substitutions anderlecht: at minute 64 I. Camara came in and K. Sardella went out., at minute 64 L. Augustinsson came in and A. Maamar went out., at minute 64 Y. Verschaeren came in and I. Kanate went out., at minute 76 A. Bertaccini came in and M. Stroeykens went out., at minute 89 T. Hazard came in and E. Llansana went out.
Substitutions zulte waregem: at minute 73 B. Nyssen came in and M. Ake went out., at minute 79 J. Opoku came in and T. Hedl went out., at minute 79 E. Soglo came in and S. Gavriel went out., at minute 79 J. Erenbjerg came in and M. Mbaye went out., at minute 88 J. Kiilerich came in and J. Vossen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Zulte Waregem
Anderlecht
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