In a kind match at KFC Eendracht zoersel, Zulte Waregem secured a 4-2 victory over Beerschot, showcasing both promising performances and areas for improvement. The game,played in four 30-minute quarters,saw Zulte Waregem take an early commanding lead.
Zulte Waregem came out firing, establishing a 3-0 advantage within the first 35 minutes thanks to an own goal from Beerschot and strikes from Ementa and Soglo.Beerschot’s struggles were compounded when Haraguchi missed a penalty, a theme that would regrettably continue for the “Rats.”
However, Beerschot showed resilience, mounting a comeback before halftime. Jordanov, converting a penalty, and Vula scored within a five-minute span, injecting life back into the match and hinting at a potential turnaround.The second half saw both teams make tactical substitutions, aiming to regain momentum. Beerschot introduced players like Uzun, Vargas, and Van la Parra, but clear-cut chances remained scarce for both sides. van Eenoo squandered Beerschot’s second penalty of the afternoon,and ultimately,Hedl’s goalkeeping proved decisive,sealing the 4-2 win for Zulte Waregem.
Beerschot’s coach, Mo Messoudi, who previously managed at Zulte waregem, reflected on the performance. We were actually Zulte’s equals this afternoon, but due to some naivety on our part we were already 0-3 behind after half an hour.
he stated. We also missed two penalties, otherwise it might have been equal.Ultimately, the result is not that importent. It was mainly about the players being able to keep some rhythm and also the fact that guys like Uzun, sanusi and Doucouré was able to make some minutes again.
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A key focus for Beerschot was addressing the absence of the injured Bas Van den Eynden at center-back. Messoudi acknowledged the challenge, noting, We can make up for his absence with this group, even though the backline has become a bit thin as Tshimanga has also dropped out.
Looking ahead to a crucial trio of league matches, starting with a clash against league leaders Beveren next Friday, Messoudi expressed cautious optimism. This afternoon was a good test for the boys. We have trained very hard this week to physically prepare ourselves for the triptych that now awaits us.
he explained. For the time being we have not yet been busy with Beveren, but purely with the fact of preparing ourselves physically for the coming weeks. Next week the focus will shift to that match.
He added,There is confidence among the players and the group hangs together well. The boys are looking forward to the arrival of the leader in a well-filled stadium and we will certainly give them a warm welcome.
