Anderlecht vs Antwerp: Penalty Controversy & Match Discussion (Dec 23)

Dinsdag, 23 December 2025, 07:53 – Emjomi

INTERVIEWS Antwerp and Anderlecht shared the points (2-2), but afterwards it was mainly about two disputed penalties. Analysts called both phases “light” and even wanted.

During the penalty for Antwerp, Gyrano Kerk seemed to consciously seek contact. According to Wesley Sonck and Arnar Vidarsson there was no error. The penalty for Anderlecht also raised questions: according to the analysts, Adriano Bertaccini hit the ground too emphatically and in two times.

“Every contact becomes a penalty,” sighed Sonck. Vidarsson spoke of two phases that were not worth a penalty, although he understood that the referee opted for consistency. Both argue for a sharper VAR intervention to avoid these types of decisions in the future.

Bron: sporza.be



Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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