Union continues its winning streak in the competition. The leader was surprised by Westerlo early in the match, but proved to be the better team in ‘t Kuipje. With a goal before and two after the break, Union corrected the lopsided situation. Good for an error-free report since mid-September: 18 out of 18.
Westerlo – Union in a nutshell:
Key moment: Westerlo comes out of the changing rooms terribly weak after half-time, Ayensa takes advantage after 10 minutes. A blow that the home team cannot recover from. Man of the Match: In a match where there was a lot of fighting in the first half and Union played good football in the second half, Cameron Puertas best represented both. Before halftime he showed his fighting spirit, in the second half he was omnipresent on the ball. Remarkable: It is Union’s first victory against Westerlo in the Jupiler Pro League. The people of Brussels have now beaten every team in the top flight since their return.
Balanced first half
Both Union and Westerlo have been in good form in recent weeks, but both coaches still mixed up their teams. At Union, Lazare and Amoura, among others, were given rest, at Westerlo Yow was given a first starting place.
The red lantern against the leader, so it was logical that Union started forward with the most pressure. However, great opportunities were not forthcoming and Westerlo’s first real counter-attack resulted in an immediate victory.
Madsen extended a long ball to Yow, who played Daci excellently. The striker showed coolness for Moris, Westerlo took the lead.
The first half then dragged on without much spirit. The only attempts on goal we saw were long-range shots, which is ultimately how Union came alongside.
Lapoussin took advantage of a falling ball, Bolat arrived too late. For example, without playing well, Union still went into the changing rooms for half time with an equal score.
Daci gave Westerlo the lead after 11 minutes.
Clear quality difference after rest
The second half brought a completely different story. Union again came out of the dressing rooms strongest and did not loosen their grip this time.
Rasmussen first headed over for a corner, but a little later Ayensa scored. A cross from Castro-Montes was unfortunately extended by Perdichizzi to the striker, who left Bolat without a chance with his header.
Westerlo made it painfully clear why they are at the bottom of the rankings, but there was no response. In fact, Union pushed ahead. Sykes had a header goal disallowed for a very minor foul.
Substitutes Amoura and Terho then aimed wide. A second attempt by Amoura ended up on the crossbar, Ayensa incomprehensibly aimed the rebound at Bolat.
The Brussels pressure could not continue. Madsen simply lost the ball in midfield, after which Amoura charged at Bolat alone. A nice lob later the match was decided: 1-3.
Leader Union is again 4 points clear of city rivals Anderlecht and boasts 18 out of 18, Westerlo remains last and is anxiously awaiting the match against OHL next weekend.
Reactions after Westerlo – Union:
Anthony Moris: “We conceded a goal at a dominant moment, after which it is a mental matter to respond. That worked well, especially with the fresh substitutes in the second half. In the end, I think it is a deserved victory.” Pietro Perdichizzi: “We felt in the match that we were there, but then we conceded an unfortunate goal. I don’t think we lack quality, we just have to change the trend.” Tuur Rommens: “This is hard, we certainly had to do well in the first half. Everything is still possible after half-time, but then we stop playing football. I have no explanation for that, suddenly it didn’t work anymore.” Jonas De Roeck: “I look back with mixed feelings. We played good football in the first half and had Union under control. We took the lead with a nice goal. The story of this season is that we were shooting ourselves in the foot. shooting. Union scores on an unnecessarily given away corner and after unnecessary loss of ball. You simply cannot give that to them.” Alexander Blessin: “It was a serious performance. We started strong, but due to excessive aggressiveness we conceded a goal. However, I always had the feeling that we had everything under control, in the second half they no longer had any chances. is a very deserved victory.” second half, minute 95 match oversecond half, minute 95. End: Leader Union books logical victory against sick Westerlo. Wim Smet whistles off the match. The difference in quality was very clear in the second half, Westerlo was nowhere. Union was able to go on cruise control to 18 on 18, Ayensa and Amoura secured the 1-3 victory. .
End: Leader Union records logical victory in sick Westerlo
Wim Smet whistles off the match.
The difference in quality was very clear in the second half, Westerlo was nowhere.
Union was able to go on cruise control to 18 on 18, Ayensa and Amoura secured the 1-3 victory.
second half, minute 92. Union keeps coming. Lapoussin gives the ball to Amoura who wants it too much. His shot is blocked, giving it another shot would have been a better choice. .
Union keeps coming. Lapoussin gives the ball to Amoura who wants it too much. His shot is blocked, giving it another shot would have been a better choice.
second half, minute 90. It was almost 4-1. Burgess can head freely on a corner kick, but heads too much towards the ground. .
It was almost even 4-1. Burgess can head freely on a corner kick, but heads too much towards the ground.
second half, minute 89.
second half, minute 89. There was no drive or fighting spirit from Westerlo. Stef Wijnants on Radio 1.There was no drive or fighting spirit at Westerlo.
Stef Wijnants on Radio 1
second half, minute 88. Amoura decides! Union does it anyway. Madsen loses the ball very laconically to Kabangu, who has just come on, who puts Amorua all alone in front of Bolat. A nice lob later it is 1-3, there is a great sense of resignation in the stadium. .
Amoura decides!
Union does it anyway. Madsen loses the ball very laconically to Kabangu, who has just come on, who puts Amorua all alone in front of Bolat. A nice lob later it is 1-3, there is a great sense of resignation in the stadium.
Goal during second half, minute 88 by Mohamed Amoura of Union. 1, 3.Westerlo Union end
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second half, minute 87. Substitution for Union, Elton Kabangu in, Dennis Eckert Ayensa out. second half, minute 86. Union must be careful not to curse itself later. The difference remains only 1 goal, Blessin feels the stress. .
Union must be careful not to curse itself later. The difference remains only 1 goal, Blessin feels the stress.
second half, minute 82. (Bo)Lat keeps Westerlo in the match. Soon it was decided. Amoura hits the crossbar from close range, Bolat spectacularly keeps Ayensa’s rebound out of the goal. Fantastic save from the goalkeeper. .
(Bo)Lat keeps Westerlo in the match
Soon it was decided. Amoura hits the crossbar from close range, Bolat spectacularly keeps Ayensa’s rebound out of the goal. Fantastic save from the goalkeeper.
second half, minute 80. There is Westerlo again. Vaesen forces a corner, but Yow’s cross is not good. .
There is Westerlo again. Vaesen forces a corner, but Yow’s cross is not good.
second half, minute 78. We have to wait until it becomes 1-3. Stef Wijnants on Radio 1.
We have to wait until it becomes 1-3.
Stef Wijnants on Radio 1
second half, minute 78. Terho goes wide. Substitute Terho steals the ball well and runs across the entire field. It’s 5 against 3, but he doesn’t hand the ball over. A tight slider follows, which zooms past the post. .
Terho in front
Substitute Terho steals the ball well and runs across the entire field. It’s 5 against 3, but he doesn’t hand the ball over. A tight slider follows, which zooms past the post.
second half, minute 76. There’s Chadli! De Roeck throws another trump card on the table. Goalscorer Daci is replaced by former Red Devil Chadli. Can his class still force something? .
There’s Chadli!
De Roeck throws another trump card on the table. Goalscorer Daci is replaced by former Red Devil Chadli. Can his class still force something?
second half, minute 76. Substitution at Westerlo, Nacer Chadli in, Erdon Daci out. second half, minute 74. The substitutions provide life on both sides. The spaces are also getting bigger, a goal is still in the air. Wait and see which side it falls on. .
The switches provide life on both sides. The spaces are also getting bigger, a goal is still in the air. Wait and see which side it falls on.
second half, minute 72. Amoura on speed. Amoura unleashes his devils for the first time. The Algerian runs incredibly quickly on a counter, but Bos can follow quite well. Amoura does make an attempt, but it bounces wide. .
Amoura on speed
Amoura unleashes his devils for the first time. The Algerian runs incredibly quickly on a counter, but Bos can follow quite well. Amoura does make an attempt, but it bounces wide.
second half, minute 72. Substitution at Union, Lazare Amani in, Mathias Rasmussen outshow allshow allarrow-circle
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