It will be at the bottom of the Jupiler Pro League standings, because after Mouscron, Waasland-Beveren is also continuing its advance. Charleroi, long time leader in our league, had to play half with ten.
Charleroi – Waasland-Beveren in a nutshell:
- Key moment: Despite the red card, Charleroi created the best chances in the second half. When Nicholson seemed to push the tying run through Jackers’ legs, Schoonbaert was well followed to bring the rescue. The home team no longer got any big chances and in the added time Koita turned off the light completely.
- Man of the Match: With 2 roses, man-in-shape Koita single-handedly led his team to a much-needed three-pointer. Jackers can also beat themselves on the chest after this victory. The goalkeeper kept a strong goal and kept the lead with a few crucial saves on the board.
- Striking statistic: Due to his blunder against Eupen, Nicolas Penneteau had to settle for a place on the bench at Charleroi for the first time since April 2018.
Koita proves top form, VAR plays the leading role again
After the unexpected defeat in Eupen, Karim Belhocine made a striking change. Goalkeeper Penneteau paid the bill for his blunder in the East Cantons, Rémy Descamps took his place under the crossbar.
In the opening minutes of the game we got to see a lot of battle, but few opportunities. Until Heymans had had enough and took his chance from far beyond the sixteen. The top scorer of the visitors aimed at the top right corner, but debutant Descamps made a great save.
Charleroi found no answer to the stiff visitors’ game and hardly created any chances. Waasland-Beveren succeeded in that and on a pass from Frey, Koita made it 0-1 with a long shot in the short corner.
The home team had to respond and did. After stupid loss of possession, Fall Nicholson offered the equalizer on a tray, but Jackers turned out with an excellent foot reflex. Immediately before half time, the sky turned a bit darker for Charleroi, because a VAR intervention resulted in Ilaimaharitra a red cardboard.
After the intervention of the VAR, Ilaimaharitra had to take an early shower.
10-man Charleroi leaves the equalizer, Koita does the books
After coffee, Belhocine’s men showed a different face. The home team was explicitly looking for the equalizer, but again and again encountered the strong goalkeeping Jackers. When the visiting goalkeeper seemed knocked after all, Schoonbaert was there to save the ball from the line.
The Carolos kept pushing ahead, but time was ticking away mercilessly. Waasland-Beveren again got better in the game and after a nice combination Koita made it 0-2 face to face with Descamps.
Charleroi lags behind with a 0 out of 9 and misses the chance to return to the top 4. Waasland-Beveren passes the red lantern on to Mouscron again after a handsome 7 out of 9.
Koita scored his third goal in two matches.
Belhocine: “We found no solutions today”
- Karim Belhocine (coach Charleroi): “Today we found no solutions against a well-playing Waasland-Beveren. We now lose 3 times in a row, but we still create a lot of opportunities. It’s just a fact that we are currently less efficient than before. I don’t know if the European matches have something to do with that. It is possible, but today we kept looking for the equalizer until the last minute. We are in a more difficult period, but now we have to remain united as a group and then we will see where we end up. “
- Rémy Descamps (Charleroi): “I am happy that I was allowed to start, but the result is of course not what we wanted. It was an atypical game and if you get a red card just before half-time, it will be difficult. After half-time we did react well. but unfortunately we swallow a 2nd goal at the end. I myself didn’t feel any pressure and was very alert, but those 2 goals against are of course a downer. “
Hayen: “Match against Mouscron will be very important”
- Nicky Hayen: “We were organically strong this match. But with one man more we don’t use the spaces enough, so they stayed in the match. Still, this is a nice victory against a team that is very difficult to fight. Now it is especially important to be focused. to stay, because Saturday’s match against Mouscron is perhaps even more important. “
- Aboubakary Koita: “It was a difficult game, but these are 3 important points. Saturday’s game against Mouscron is of vital importance, because then we definitely have to keep the points at home. Now it is important to keep our feet on the ground and keep every match. keep fighting. “
The red card for Ilaimaharitra:
Debutant Descamps with a great parade:
