Club Brugge had to admit their superiority to ACF Fiorentina during the first leg of the semi-finals in the Conference League. But with a 3-2 scoreline, a lot remains possible for the return. Unfortunately, the match in Florence was marred by a sad case of fan violence.
The West Flemish team quickly fell behind on Thursday evening, but managed to come alongside again through a penalty from Hans Vanaken. However, at the end of the first half, the Italians struck again. And when Raphael Onyedika also took red after the break, the calf seemed completely drowned.
But after an excellent long ball from Jorne Spileers, Igor Thiago managed to rebalance the boards. And despite one man less between the lines, Club seemed to get the draw over the line. Until substitute M’Bala Nzola made it 3-2 in extra time.
Club fan knocked off
A bitter defeat, but with a view to the return match, a lot remains possible with this score. Club will then be able to count on the vocal support of its supporters, as the return was sold out before the first leg. Unfortunately, a small part of the Bruges supporters also showed their worst side.
For example, there was renewed supporter violence on the margins of the party in Florence. So reports The last news that one Bruges supporter suffered a broken nose and eye socket after being beaten up. Note: by the hooligans of … Club.
Violent misunderstanding
The fan in question had purchased tickets in the home section together with several other supporters. To avoid being noticed, he also put on a Fiorentina scarf. But the security forces noticed and moved the group of fans to the away section. “But I was still wearing my Fiorentina scarf and that’s why the hooligans beat me up. I was taken away by ambulance and now have a broken eye socket and nose,” the victim testified. Once back on Belgian soil, the man will file a complaint. The identity of the attackers is said to be known.
