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 30-09-2004 

Traoré suspended for next CL-match

Traoré suspended for next CL-match

Defender Lamine Traoré received his second yellow card of the Champions League in the match against Inter Milan. As a result, he is suspended for the next match in the CL, on 20 October against Werder Bremen. Read more »

Jestrovic out for a month

Jestrovic out for a month

During the match against Inter Milan, Jestrovic had to leave the field with an injury. He caught an arm fracture, and the Servian striker will be out for at least 4 weeks. Read more »

Last offer for Bochelt

Last offer for Bochelt

Anderlecht have made an ultimate offer for Third Division-team Bochelt, to play the match in the Belgian Cup on 21 November in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium. Read more »

Manchester scouted Vincent Kompany

Manchester scouted Vincent Kompany

Yesterday, in the match against Inter, there was a Dutch scout in the audience for Vincent Kompany. Sir Alex Ferguson gave him the order to scout him for Manchester United the next few months. So they seem to be very interested. Read more »

Reactions after the match

Reactions after the match

The reactions after the match were very clear. Everyone agreed on the fact that Inter Milan played better than Anderlecht. But the players thought wasn't much stronger, but more efficiently. Read more »

Anderlecht defeated by Inter

Anderlecht defeated by Inter

Anderlecht have been defeated by Inter Milan with 1-3. Inter opened the score after 9 minutes. RSCA came close to the equaliser, but it was the Italian side who scored twice. Baseggio saved the honour for the Mauves after 93 min. Read more »

 29-09-2004 

Preview on RSCA-Inter

Preview on RSCA-Inter

Tonight, Anderlecht meet Inter Milan in the Vanden Stock Stadium. The Mauves start with the same team as last Friday. Milan will probably play a bit more defensive. They count on the speed of Adriano and Martins for scoring a goal Read more »

Broos wants a victory vs. Inter

Broos wants a victory vs. Inter

Anderlecht have finished bottom in four of the six group competitions they have contested and Broos believes this match will be pivotal if the side are to avoid a similar scenario. Read more »

 28-09-2004 

Inter without Vieri

Inter without Vieri

Everyone already thought Christian Vieri wouldn't play against Anderlecht. But the Italian striker isn't even a member of Inter-selection. He is injured. Read more »

No De Boeck?

No De Boeck?

De Boeck probably won't be in the starting line-up for Inter Milan. De Boeck would bring some experience in the young defence of the Mauves, but he has a lack of match rhythm, says Hugo Broos. Read more »


 27-09-2004 

Selection for Inter: Zewlakow out

Selection for Inter: Zewlakow out

Hugo Broos announced his selection for the game agains Inter. Zewlakow is not fit and visited the hospital today for an extra examination. Vanden Borre replaces him the the selection. Read more »

Emotions after the mistake of Peersman

Emotions after the mistake of Peersman

Tristan Peersman made a huge mistake in the game vs. Charleroi and cost Anderlecht two valuable points. And this after the bad goal-keeping of Zitka in Valencia. So both keepers reacted emotionally after the game. Read more »

 26-09-2004 

Reserves do win

Reserves do win

The reserves of RSC Anderlecht did win their match against Charleroi. The match ended with a 5-0 score. The goals were made by Legear, Gerk and Sakanoko. Read more »

Competition with play-offs?

Competition with play-offs?

Friday, the KNVB have decided to start playing play-offs in the Dutch competition. There is a chance that this formula will be taken over in the Belgian competition. The Profliga has a plan. Read more »

Poor Anderlecht lose against Charleroi

Poor Anderlecht lose against Charleroi

RSC Anderlecht have lost against Sporting Charleroi with 2-1. The Mauves played a bad match, but it looked as the match would end in a draw. But a few minutes before the whistle, Tristan Peersman made a terrible mistake. Read more »

 25-09-2004 

Happy Birthday Sky!!

Happy Birthday Sky!!

In this way, the entire Purple Dynamite Webteam wants to congratulate the loyal webmaster David with his birthday, and we want to thank him because of all the years of dedication for this site!! Read more »


 24-09-2004 

Tonight's game: Charleroi-Anderlecht

Tonight's game: Charleroi-Anderlecht

Anderlecht play against Charleroi this evening. The kick-off will be given at 8:30pm. Charleroi weren't able to beat Anderlecht for 6 years in a row. Vanden Borre replaces Zewkalow for the Mauves. Read more »

Two Australian players on test

Two Australian players on test

Two young Australian players are testing in Anderlecht. Goalkeeper Cateb Patterson and a striker are trying to get a contract for the special elite group of Franky Vercauteren. They might reinforce the youth team (-19 years old). Read more »

Vanden Borre replaces Zewlakow

Vanden Borre replaces Zewlakow

Michal Zewlakow (thigh) will undergo an extra examination, but he won't be fit for the game against Charleroi. It's most likely he'll be out for the Champions League match against Inter Milan too. Read more »

 22-09-2004 

Aruna's fine remains unchanged

Aruna's fine remains unchanged

Anderlecht-manager Herman Van Holsbeeck had a positive conversation with Serge Trimpont, Aruna's manager. They discussed the striker's futur in Anderlecht. Van Holsbeeck also stressed that Aruna's fine remains unchanged (10,000€). Read more »

Kolar needs some rest

Kolar needs some rest

Martin Kolar got a kick on his anckle on Monday, when he played for the reserves against Lierse. He won't be able to follow his normal training scheme for 14 days. Read more »

Vanderhaeghe back in the A-team

Vanderhaeghe back in the A-team

Yves Vanderhaeghe didn't play anymore in the last few months and it hurt him. But there is hope now. Vanderhaeghe is back in the A-team after his strong game with the reserves against Lierse last Monday. Read more »

 21-09-2004 

Aruna wants lower fine

Aruna wants lower fine

Aruna hopes Anderlecht will lower his fine. His manager will negotiate with the board of Anderlecht one of these days. They will also talk about the future of the Ivorian striker. Read more »

Injury-news

Injury-news

Michal Zewlakow underwent an echo, because of a sprained thigh. He is uncertain for the match against Charleroi. Mark Deman resumed the running exercises. Nenad Jestrovic suffered from his adductors, but he trained. Read more »

Anderlecht-Inter almost sold out

Anderlecht-Inter almost sold out

Anderlecht will play with a full stadium in the three home matches in the Champions League. For the game against Inter Milan, there are only 270 tickets left, at 85 euros for the home fans. Read more »

Reserve team beat Lierse

Reserve team beat Lierse

The reserve team of RSC Anderlecht have defeated Lierse with 3-0. Legear scored twice, Iachtchouk made the third goal. Also Martin Kolar played for among 20 minutes. Read more »


 20-09-2004 

Lokeren - RSC Anderlecht

Lokeren - RSC Anderlecht

The match Lokeren - RSC Anderlecht of 30 October will be played at 6 pm, instead of 8 pm. This is because the game will be broadcast live on Canal+. Read more »

The opponents of Anderlecht in the CL

The opponents of Anderlecht in the CL

Werder Bremen - Hannover: 3-0 Ismael, Micoud and Klose scored the goals.
Bremen: Reinke, Fahrenhorst, Pasanen (62'Magnin), Ismael, Ernst, Stalteri, Micoud, Klasnic (84' Hunt), Borowski, Valdez, Lager Read more »

Peersman takes over Zitka's position

Peersman takes over Zitka's position

During the first five competition matches and the three European games, Daniel Zitka was goalkeeper of Anderlecht, instead of Tristan Peersman. But after Zitka's mistake against Valencia, the Czech has to sit on the bench. Read more »

Against Charleroi with the same team

Against Charleroi with the same team

Because of the good performance of the team against Lierse, Broos is considering to play with the same team against Sporting Charleroi. It's still unclear how serious the injury of Michael Zewlakow is. Read more »

Fine of 10,000 euros for Aruna

Fine of 10,000 euros for Aruna

The board of RSC Anderlecht have given Aruna Dindane a big fine for his absence on the competition match of 28 August against AA Ghent. The Ivorian striker received a fine of 10,000 euros. Read more »

"One of the best days since I've returned"

Anderlecht have won with 5-1 against Lierse. Pär Zetterberg replaced Walter Baseggio, and played an excellent match. The Swedish player made a goal in the first half, and received a big applause from the Anderlecht-fans. Read more »

 19-09-2004 

Zewlakow injured

Zewlakow injured

During the match against Lierse, Michael Zewlakow got replaced by Anthony Vanden Borre. The international of Poland caught a sprained buttock. It's still unclear how serious the injury is. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Lierse

Anderlecht beat Lierse

Anderlecht have beaten SK Lierse with a 5-1 score. The Mauves turned the game into a demonstration in the second half with a splendid Zetterberg and Wilhelmsson. Aruna, Mpenza, Jestrovic (twice) and Zetterberg scored for RSCA. Read more »

 18-09-2004 

Preview on RSCA-Lierse

Preview on RSCA-Lierse

Anderlecht play at home tonight against Lierse. In the season of 2001-2002, the game ended on a 7-1 score for Anderlecht. The Mauves are already for 12 home games undefeated. Read more »

Broos announces changes

Broos announces changes

Anderlecht-coach Hugo Broos wants to change the team for the match against Lierse. That's probably good news for Tristan Peersman and Nenad Jestrovic. Read more »


 17-09-2004 

Kompany underwent echo

Kompany underwent echo

Vincent Kompany caught a minor injury during the CL-match against Valencia, and underwent an echo. Losing the defender would be bad news for Hugo Broos, because there are already several defenders injured. Read more »

 16-09-2004 

Mbo as striker or right wing?

Mbo as striker or right wing?

Mbo wants to play as a striker. Mpenza played a very weak game in Valencia on the right wing. That's the position Broos always puts him on while the trainer promised Mpenza that he could play as a striker. Read more »

10,000 euro bonus for new Belgian title

10,000 euro bonus for new Belgian title

It's decided that every player will receive a bonus of 10,000 euro when Anderlecht obtains a new Belgian title. That's exact the same amount of money every player receives when they win a Champions League game. Read more »

 15-09-2004 

Jestrovic was ill

Jestrovic was ill

Nenad Jestrovic couldn't play yesterday against Valencia due to an illness. The striker stayed in the hotel with a fever of 39° C. Read more »

Anderlecht defeated by Valencia

Anderlecht defeated by Valencia

Anderlecht lost their first game in the Champions League. Jestrovic was sick and didn't play. In the first half, Anderlecht seemed sick too. Broos' line-up showed many problems. Read more »

 14-09-2004 

Mbo or Jestrovic?

Mbo or Jestrovic?

Jestrovic or Mbo? That was one of the decisions Broos had to make yesterday. "I want to play. I'm always the victim of choices", defended Jestrovic himself. Read more »

"Extra midfielder or defender"

For Anderlecht, the Champions League campaign starts tonight with a game against Valencia. Broos announced that he was going to play offensive, but he's crawling back now. "We have to play against the strongest team in the group" Read more »

 13-09-2004 

French referee for Valencia-RSCA

French referee for Valencia-RSCA

The French referee Bertrand Layec will lead Valencia-Anderlecht. Layec (39) came in action in two games in the UEFA-Cup last year. He showed the yellow card to 10 players in those 2 games. Read more »

Aruna about the penalty of last Saturday

Aruna about the penalty of last Saturday

The tv-images were clear: Habran didn't make a foul on Aruna last Saturday. "It's always up to the referee. I'm glad I could help my team. I never doubted myself. It's not because I didn't train for a week that I'm out of form." Read more »

Anderlecht leaves for Valencia

Anderlecht leaves for Valencia

Anderlecht left for Valencia today at 11am. Broos selected the same players that beat Oostende on Friday. Only Junior joins the group. He replaces the injured Iachtchouk. This means that also the 17-years old Legear is selected. Read more »

Broos talks about Valencia

Broos talks about Valencia

Valencia was scouted against Bilbao (2-2), Porto (Supercup) and Villarreal (2-1). Broos concluded that Valencia don't have real super stars, but that they form a very strong collective block. Read more »

 12-09-2004 

Broos mad after weak performance

Broos mad after weak performance

"Humility is a great gift. Some players need to learn that. We acted very proud on the field, and started very weak", said Broos mad after the poor match against KV Oostende. Read more »

 11-09-2004 

Preview Oostende - Anderlecht

Preview Oostende - Anderlecht

RSC Anderlecht will play against Oostende this evening. Oostende started the season very bad. They also caught the most goals against of all teams in the First League. Read more »

Vanden Borre probably in the eleven

Vanden Borre probably in the eleven

Anderlecht will probably play in a 4-3-3 formation against Oostende. Junior, Baseggio and Zetterberg will play in the midfield. But it's possible that Mbo will get some rest, to be ready for the important match against Valencia. Read more »

KV Oostende - Anderlecht: combi-arrangement

KV Oostende - Anderlecht: combi-arrangement

There is a combi-arrangement for the match KVO-Anderlecht.
This means the Service of Safety have decided that the ticket-offices will be closed before the match. There is also an alcohol prohibition before and during the match. Read more »

 10-09-2004 
 09-09-2004 

Internationals return

Internationals return

Hasi, Zewlakow and Wilhemsson returned today from their countries where they played interlands. Zewlakow was active yesterday. He lost with his country against England: 2-1. Hasi with Albania also lost 2-0 against Georgia. Read more »

Without Mbo against Oostende?

Without Mbo against Oostende?

Walter Baseggio and Mbo Mpenza are available for the match against Oostende Saturday. But it's possible that Mbo will get some rest, to be ready for the match against Valencia. Read more »

 08-09-2004 
 07-09-2004 

Good news for De Boeck

Good news for De Boeck

Glen de Boeck will become member of the technical staff of RSC Anderlecht after his football career. He also received some other good news. He is fit again after a long period of injuries. Read more »

Wilhelmsson gave 3 assists

Wilhelmsson gave 3 assists

Christian Wilhelmsson played with Sweden against Malta. The final score was 0-7, and Chippen gave three assists. He and Ibrahimovic were the men of the match. Read more »

 06-09-2004 
 05-09-2004 

Weak Belgian team lost two points

Weak Belgian team lost two points

The Belgian national team lost 2 expensive points in their race to the World Cup. The game against Lithuania ended on 1-1. Sonck opened the score on a free kick in the 2nd half, but Jankauskas equalised. Read more »

 04-09-2004 

No conclusion about test players yet

No conclusion about test players yet

The test players Fernando Tissone and Mario Cvitanovic were judged in the game against Lens. For now, coach Hugo Broos doesn't want to come to a conclusion.
"Tissone isn't good enough I think". Read more »

Aruna: "I don't think about Anderlecht"

Aruna:

Aruna Dindane will play with Ivory Coast in Abidjan a WC-qualification match against Sudan on Sunday at 4 pm (6 pm Belgian time). He is mad at Anderlecht, but wants to concentrate on the national team now. Read more »

Anderlecht lose exhibition match

Anderlecht lose exhibition match

RSC Anderlecht have lost the exhibition match against the French Lens with 2-1. Jonathan Legear could open the score for Anderlecht after 33 minutes. But Bakari and Cousin gave Lens the victory. Read more »

 03-09-2004 
 02-09-2004 
 01-09-2004 

Did Anderlecht buy Junior of Parma?

Did Anderlecht buy Junior of Parma?

Italian sites announce that Anderlecht are interested in Junior, a Brasilian left defender of Parma. Some sources even claim that the transfer has already been completed. But we still have to wait for an official affirmation... Read more »

What about Aruna's future?

What about Aruna's future?

RSCA have refused to let Aruna Dindane leave, because no other team offered enough money. Aruna was very disappointed with this. But what about Aruna's future? Will he ever play for Anderlecht? Read more »

Transfer marked closed: Aruna stays!

Transfer marked closed: Aruna stays!

Aruna Dindane will probably return to Anderlecht after his national duty. Maybe until New Year, maybe for a longer time. Nevertheless, at the end of the transfer market, on Tuesday night, Aruna didn't go to another team. Read more »