Anderlecht has enhanced the tribute to its club icon Paul Van Himst, who recently celebrated his birthday, with a victory. The Purple & White played with fire against KV Mechelen, goals from Stroeykens and Dolberg came at the right time to secure the top position in the Jupiler Pro League. Amuzu provided a climax with a wonderful bang. The pressure is now on the top clubs who will be in action on Sunday.
Anderlecht – KV Mechelen in a nutshell:
Key moment: In the last minutes of the match, KV Mechelen diligently looks for the equalizer. However, it is Francis Amuzu who provides a touch of magic with a wonderful ball from about 40 meters. A goal to die for. Paul Van Himst looked on approvingly.
Man of the match: Theo Leoni once again showed that he has great technical skills. On top of that, he also fights for every bit of ground, à la Gavi.
Striking: Anderlecht is still undefeated at home this season. The last home defeat was against… KV Mechelen. Stroeykens also scored the opening goal.
KV Mechelen is crawling into its shell
Everything was done in the Lotto Park to celebrate Paul Van Himst, the living Anderlecht legend, for his 80th birthday. A light show, special jerseys and images of his playing career. It was all part of it.
So it was a party, but of course there was still football to be played. KV Mechelen left the ball to the Purple & White and pulled the organization card. It was Anderlecht that was the dominant team.
The goal followed quickly. Thorgan Hazard laid the ball wide for Mario Stroeykens, who made it 1-0 with a well-placed shot. Stroeykens also enjoys playing against Malinwa. He scored his first professional goals at Mechelen and last season he was also accurate in the home match against Steven Defour’s troops.
At Mechelen the organization continued to prevail, but they did not create many opportunities themselves. Storm was once dangerous on a free kick and saw his attempt fail against Schmeichel.
Definitely have fun at the party
After half-time, Mechelen came out of the dressing room with different intentions. Defour had adjusted and replaced Konaté for the more attacking Hairemans. That also paid off, because the opportunities now followed for the visitors. Hairemans kicked wide once and Pflücke did the same.
Just when Mechelen claimed the equalizer, the goal came on the other side. Augustinsson provided the assist, Dolberg only had to walk in.
But the game was not yet completely over. Lauberbach now sent Storm into the lane and he crumpled the ball into the goal. We had another match.
Yet it was Anderlecht that came out on top. And how. Francis Amuzu provided a princely final agreement for this party. The substitute winger spooned the ball over goalkeeper Coucke into the goal. And that from about 40 meters. Hats off. Anderlecht is thus (for the time being?) in first place.
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Riemer: “This was a top performance”
Steven Defour (KV Mechelen): “We were very apathetic in the first half. We were in a block, but we didn’t get much movement. We were also far too nervous on the ball, we didn’t do the right things. In the second We did get into the match better in half. You do concede a goal on their first attack in the box. Then we make it 2-1, a bit of a lucky goal. Then it is important to do the right things the right time. We were a little better after half-time, but I think it was mainly because of that first half.”
Brian Riemer (Anderlecht): “What an evening. I think we delivered a top performance, especially in the first half. We should have been ahead by more than 1 goal. To celebrate with a full Lotto Park Paul Van Himst with a 3- 1 win with a fantastic goal… That couldn’t have been better. I said before the match that Mechelen can play good football. If you give them time and space, you also give them the chance to play football. It is then “It’s also difficult to play high pressing for 98 minutes. I don’t think any team in the world can do that. But overall, I think we’re doing very well.”
end, 10 pm 42. End. That was a wonderful ending to this match. Anderlecht took the three points while KV Mechelen turned it into a game again in the second half. Goals from Dolberg and Amuzu ensured the Purple & White victory. .
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That was a wonderful ending to this match. Anderlecht took the three points while KV Mechelen turned it into a game again in the second half. Goals from Dolberg and Amuzu ensured the Purple & White victory.
second half, minute 98 match oversecond half, minute 94. Substitution at Anderlecht, Alexis Flips in, Anders Dreyer outsecond half, minute 94. Substitution at Anderlecht, Amadou Diawara in, Théo Leoni outsecond half, minute 94. Wonderful goal by Amuzu! Francis Amuzu delivers an incredibly beautiful lob. He sees that Coucke is far from his goal and surprises the goalkeeper with a wonderful goal from about 40 meters. .
Wonderful goal from Amuzu!
Francis Amuzu delivers an incredibly beautiful lob. He sees that Coucke is far from his goal and surprises the goalkeeper with a wonderful goal from about 40 meters.
Goal during second half, minute 93 by Francis Amuzu of Anderlecht. 3, 1.Anderlecht KV Mechelen end
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second half, minute 89. Time is now running out for KV Mechelen. Will there be one more big opportunity for the visitors to gain another point? .
Time is now slowly running out for KV Mechelen. Will there be one more big opportunity for the visitors to gain another point?
second half, minute 85. The tension is still in the air. One moment for Mechelen is enough. Peter Vandenbempt on Radio 1.
The tension is still in the air. One moment for Mechelen is enough.
Peter Vandenbempt on Radio 1
Yellow card for Kerim Mrabti of KV Mechelen during the second half, minute 83. Second half, minute 83. Kerim Mrabti steps on Leoni’s ankles and is then shown a yellow card. .
Kerim Mrabti steps on Leoni’s ankles and is then shown a yellow card.
second half, minute 82. Substitution at Anderlecht, Francis Amuzu in, Thorgan Hazard outsecond half, minute 82. Substitution at Anderlecht, Luis Vázquez in, Kasper Dolberg outsecond half, minute 80. Another chance for Anderlecht. Theo Leoni powers his shot and then kicks over Coucke’s goal with his left. .
Another chance for Anderlecht. Theo Leoni powers his shot and then kicks over Coucke’s goal with his left.
Yellow card for David Bates of KV Mechelen during the second half, minute 77. Second half, minute 77. Remarkable: Bolingoli came between the lines in the 57th minute and he is already being replaced. Raemaekers takes his place. Bates and Van Hecke can also play for a while. .
Remarkable: Bolingoli came between the lines in the 57th minute and he is already being replaced. Raemaekers takes his place. Bates and Van Hecke can also play for a while.
second half, minute 76. Substitution at KV Mechelen, Jannes van Hecke in, Patrick Pflücke outsecond half, minute 75. Substitution at KV Mechelen, David Bates in, Jordi Vanlerberghe outsecond half, minute 75. Substitution at KV Mechelen, Toon Raemaekers in, Boli Bolingoli Mbombo outsecond half, minute 75. Replacement at Anderlecht, Kristian Arnstad in, Mario Stroeykens outshow allshow allarrow-circle
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