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Croky Cupfirst leg01-02-2023 20:47
The poster in the semi-final of the Belgian Cup is the duel between Union and Antwerp. Union, the number 2 in the league, first receives the number 3. Follow the first leg here. The kick-off is tonight at 8.45 p.m. You can listen on Radio 1 with Peter Vandenbempt and Eddy Snelders.
- first half, minute 34. Boniface doesn’t just get past Pacho at full speed. He slows down and waits for support from teammates. It’s coming. It doesn’t stand a chance. .
Boniface doesn’t just get past Pacho at full speed. He slows down and waits for support from teammates. It’s coming. It doesn’t stand a chance.
- first half, minute 32. Teuma takes a tap from Ekkelenkamp. The captain of Union is briefly treated by the medical staff. .
Teuma takes a hit from Ekkelenkamp. The captain of Union is briefly treated by the medical staff.
- first half, minute 32.
- first half, minute 30. Nilsson is the first candidate. After Stengs loses the ball, he turns and does not hesitate. His attempt against Charleroi was better, as the ball bounced wide. .
Nilsson is the first candidate. After Stengs loses the ball, he turns and does not hesitate. His attempt against Charleroi was better, as the ball bounced wide.
- first half, minute 27. For the time being, the match can be compared to a pomegranate. No shortage of pit, although we do miss some meat. Is someone pulling the pin for an explosive sequel? .
For the time being, the match can be compared to a pomegranate. No shortage of pit, although we do miss some meat. Is someone pulling the pin for an explosive sequel?
- first half, minute 26. There is Antwerp for the first time with a swift combination. The back line is met on the right flank. The return pad for Ekkelenkamp is tailor-made. The Dutchman kicks too wildly. .
Antwerp is there for the first time with a quick combination. The back line is met on the right flank. The return pad for Ekkelenkamp is tailor-made. The Dutchman kicks too wildly.
- first half, minute 25.
- Yellow card for Union’s Senne Lynen during the first half, minute 25
- first half, minute 23. Lynen continues firmly on Ekkelenkamp. A yellow card is the logical consequence. .
Lynen continues firmly on Ekkelenkamp. A yellow card is the logical consequence.
- first half, minute 22. Stengs is completely free on the edge of the box. Bataille saw that, but his pass is too tight to reach it. .
Stengs is completely free on the edge of the sixteen. Bataille saw that, but his pass is too tight to reach it.
- first half, minute 21. Union’s strikers have not featured much in the piece yet. It is mainly Teuma who provides the direction somewhat lower down. Eddie Snelders.
Union’s strikers haven’t featured much in the play yet. It is mainly Teuma who provides the direction somewhat lower down.
Eddie Snelders
- first half, minute 19.
- first half, minute 19. Van Bommel takes a pen and paper. If he wants to tally the number of big chances: the counter is still at 0. .
Van Bommel takes a pen and paper. If he wants to tally the number of big chances: the counter is still at 0.
- first half, minute 17. Vincent Janssen is wanted for the first time. The Dutch striker runs deep. It’s not more than a warm-up sprint, because Moris anticipates well. .
Vincent Janssen is wanted for the first time. The Dutch striker runs deep. It’s not more than a warm-up sprint, because Moris anticipates well.
- first half, minute 15. When Antwerp takes over possession, Union folds back faster than an accordion. Would Geraerts have made clear the importance of a good starting position? .
When Antwerp takes over possession, Union folds back faster than an accordion. Would Geraerts have made clear the importance of a good starting position?
- first half, minute 12. Lapoussin puts a ball behind Bataille’s back. Lazare cannot control the bounce and cannot kick inside the frame. .
Lapoussin puts a ball behind Bataille’s back. Lazare cannot control the bounce and cannot kick inside the frame.
- first half, minute 11. Alderweireld bowls a ball into the stands. Characteristic for the no-nonsense approach of the visitors. No frills, but certainty. .
Alderweireld bowls a ball into the stands. Significant for the no nonsenseapproach to visitors. No frills, but certainty.
- first half, minute 9. Opportunities are not yet seen by the supporters present, but the commitment of both teams is palpable. Duels are not avoided. .
Opportunities are not yet seen by the supporters present, but the commitment of both teams is palpable. Duels are not avoided.
- first half, minute 8.
- first half, minute 5. Boniface puts good pressure on the midfield, which results in possession. The defense of Antwerp reacts firmly and thwarts a quick switch. .
Boniface puts good pressure on the midfield, which results in possession. The defense of Antwerp reacts firmly and thwarts a quick switch.
