Jupiler Pro LeagueClub Brugge has wasted little energy in Seraing. With the handbrake on – important with Porto in sight – it won 0-2 after goals from Larin and Vanaken. 15 out of 15 for the national champion.
In the Stade du Pairay, players such as Edmilson, Isaias, Wamberto and Teppers shone in the glory period. Such a player is no longer around at Seraing. Nevertheless, Club Brugge bit its teeth on the people of Liège for a long time. Blauw-Zwart – Hoefkens made five substitutions against Leverkusen – played football slowly and without inspiration before half-time. Balanta kicked over after a good combination, Yaremchuk’s shot also lacked precision. Furthermore, it was not to be seen. Frequent loss of possession and bad passes. The swampy field didn’t help. Too little quality on the ball, no pace. Zero-zero after forty-five minutes.
Seraing’s first shot had to wait until minute 47. Bernier curled wide. And a minute later, Mignolet saw a shot from Sissoko go just over the crossing. Poaty then again kicked too weakly into the hands of the goalkeeper. Club Brugge warned.
Yet it was the national champion who took the lead. Nusa insisted well – Lepoint and Sylla also fumbled about it -, Yaremchuk tapped the ball to Larin and the Canadian finished well.
Club controlled, at times increased the pace in search of the 0-2. Sobol found Yaremchuk, he stepped on a defender. After a fantastic pass from Vanaken, Larin was allowed to approach Dietsch alone, this time the striker aimed wide. Twenty minutes before time it was still 0-2. Vanaken scored on a scrimmage in front of goal – assist Yaremchuk.
Hoefkens made a few more changes in the final quarter. But the victory was never in danger. Pack up and go for Club. Job done. The Stade du Pairay gradually emptied after the 0-2. Musing about Edmilson, Isaias, Wamberto and Teppers. That glory period will not return anytime soon.
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