RSC Anderlecht was stuck at a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon when they visited Cercle Brugge. Given the many misses by the home team, RSCA was lucky to get that point. Although the Purple & White also came close to victory in the final phase.
The leader has so far failed to convince in his away matches in the Champions’ Play-Offs. That was the case again on Sunday. Anderlecht tried to counter Cercle’s virile play by using the long ball. But that turned out not to be a good tactic. Offensively, RSCA was underpowered for a long time.
Cercle did not do better in terms of football, but was able to threaten several times. Top scorer Kévin Denkey in particular had some good opportunities. However, the Golden Bull failed to finish and collided with a strong Colin Coosemans, who also made an excellent save from Thibo Somers in the end.
No penalty was called
Nevertheless, the Purple & White came close to victory. Francis Amuzu even saw a goal (rightly) disallowed for offside. Warleson and Hugo Siquet had to do everything they could to get a ball off the line. And then RSCA also claimed a penalty, albeit in vain.
A cross from Nilson Angulo ended up on the arm of Jesper Daland. It was reminiscent of the phase with Killian Sardella at KRC Genk, when Anderlecht conceded an expensive penalty in the end. However, there was one big difference: Daland was first hit on the leg and the ball hit his arm himself.
Correct decision
As a result, the arbitration decided, just like in the phase on the other side with Angulo, not to award a penalty. And according to ex-ref Serge Gumienny, that was correct. “I think Erik Lambrechts assessed those phases correctly. He did not whistle a penalty on either side. Smart and consistent refereeing, but also just a correct application of the regulations,” he said. The Importance of Limburg.
In addition, Gumienny emphasizes the good work of the VAR, after all, the images did not immediately speak for themselves. “It is only after a number of replays and in close-up that you see that the ball flew through Daland’s thigh and into his hand. I think this is a good example of a phase in which there is good cooperation between referee and VAR.”
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