A great weekend for away groups this week within the Belgian Professional League with only a few shocks throughout the board. The 2 Belgian sides in Champions League motion confirmed no indicators of slowing down as each gained, whereas the underside sides continued to battle.
Friday evening motion: Dender stay winless after defeat to the Buffaloes
Gent ran out 3-0 winners over all-time low Dender on Friday night. Two objectives from Wilfriend Kanga and one other from Abdelkahar Kadri have been sufficient to provide Ivan Leko’s aspect all of the factors and doubtlessly kick begin their season. Kadri is already proving to be a terrific signing for Gent, with one purpose and two assists from 4 matches thus far.
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Saturday’s motion: Away wins for the newly promoted sides
RAAL La Louviere adopted up their shock win over Membership Brugge with a 2-1 win away from dwelling in opposition to OH Leuven. Regardless of Sory Kaba scoring early on his return to OH Leuven, the newly promoted aspect grabbed two earlier than half-time because of teenage sensation Jerry Afriyie. The Ghanaian is definitely one to look at this season, whereas OH Leuven head coach could also be looking for his job within the close to future.
One other newly promoted aspect in Zulte Waregem additionally ran out 2-1 winners, though they needed to wait lots later than RAAL to seize a winner. Patrick Plucke had scored his second purpose since shifting from KV Mechelen to provide the Zebras a 1-0 lead, however a pink card for Syrian defender Aiham Ousou would show pricey for Charleroi. Joseph Opouk grabbed his first purpose of the season to convey Zulte Waregem degree, earlier than the veteran striker Jelle Vossen struck in damage time to provide the away aspect again to again wins.
Saturday night noticed Anderlecht and Antwerp draw 0-0 in Brussels. The house aspect had the higher of the possibilities and way more of the ball, nevertheless it was clear that either side have been evenly matched. The departure of Kasper Dolberg and the nice and cozy up damage to Thorgan Hazard have been definitely felt by the Mauves as they registered 18 photographs in complete however solely two on course. Antwerp solely managed one on course.
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Sunday’s motion: Union St Gilloise go away it late whereas Customary Liege seize essential win
Union St Gilloise left it late to make sure Genk went pointless and endured their worst begin to a season for over 20 years. Promise David gave a drained trying Union the lead, just for Junya Ito to attain his first purpose since getting back from Genk earlier than the hour mark. Late on, former KV Mechelen captain Rob Schoofs got here off the bench to seize his first purpose for the membership and hold Union clear on the prime of the desk.
Customary Liege picked up their first win because the tenth of August with a 2-0 win away to Westerlo. Adnane Abid was the star with a purpose and an help for Casper Nielsen in a recreation Vincent Euvrard hopes can be a catalyst for his or her season. Westerlo had loads of possibilities and possession however couldn’t get something handed Matthieu Epolo within the Customary purpose.
Membership Brugge adopted up their 4-1 with a 2-0 win at dwelling in opposition to Sint Truiden. Central defender Brandon Mechele transformed Christos Tzolis cross to make it 1-0 simply earlier than half-time earlier than Nicolo Tresoldi made it two from one other Tzolis help simply after the interval. Sint Truiden have been in a position to create some openings however didn’t convert. They continue to be second however have now gone winless in three after a powerful begin to the season.
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Like Saturday night, Sunday night additionally ended with a 0-0 draw between KV Mechelen and Cercle Brugge. Each Nacho Miras and Maxime Delanghe saved clear sheets, nevertheless the previous was busier than the latter. Miras has now earned the beginning spot at KV Mechelen and it’s clear to see why. On the different finish, his aspect struggled to create any clear reduce possibilities and a draw will seemingly frustrate Cercle Brugge who had the higher of the possibilities.
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