At the Pairay stadium, the people of Bruges, who kicked off, tried to surprise Steelworkers well established in the middle of the lawn. Despite their many clumsiness, the visitors still surprised the Seresian defense but Kevin Denkey, their top scorer, did not target his recovery on a cross from Olivier Deman (9th). The people of Bruges did not multiply the chances even if Timothy Galje, 21, blocked twice in quick succession from Somers (20th). On the other hand, on a tense phase in front of his goal with his defenders not managing to clear the ball, the Steelworkers goalkeeper could not block a half-volley from Boris Popovic (25th, 0-1).
At the break, José Jeunechamps decided to strengthen his flanks with Sergio Conceiçao and Leroy Abanda and recall Morgan Poaty and Mansoni Sambu to the bench (46th). The Steelworkers coach will still have patience to see Radoslaw Majecki, the opposing goalkeeper, intervene on a ball distilled by Conceiçao (56th). In the 73rd, Jeunechamps took the gamble of making his last change. Seraing had a great chance through Simon Elisor whose shot was blocked by the Polish goalkeeper (80th). The end of the match was tense and Nathan Verboomen expelled Vagner (90th + 9, 2 yellows) and his coach Jeunechamps after watching the images of a scuffle.
Relive the highlights of the meeting:
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