Anderlecht throws victory away in added time

TUESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2021, 13:17 - lajoya
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GAMES Anderlecht threw away the victory in the added time at STVV. It led flattered via two penalty kicks with 1-2, but in the end it couldn't prevent the equalizer. The late equalizer is very sour, but Sint-Truiden played well and had a lot of chances. With four out of twelve, Paars-wit remains in the pack. With home games against Beerschot and OHL, and the cup match in La Louvière, Anderlecht can be satisfied with nothing less than three victories


It was a difficult first half for Anderlecht. The first ten minutes were very weak and after one minute the home team could have already scored had Hana not missed his control. Moments later, Van Crombrugge had to save a shot. After fifteen minutes Anderlecht had 33% of the ball possession, but suddenly they had a good chance themselves. Refaelov could have done more, but placed the ball too centrally. Immediately afterwards, Van Crombrugge had to intervene again on a low shot by Brüls.

Anderlecht got better in the match and there were a lot of chances on both sides. For Anderlecht, Kouamé missed the best opportunity. He was played in by Amuzu, but the Ivorian missed. Zirkzee decided just missed after a good action by Refaelov. Meanwhile, Hayashi had failed to score from two great chances for Sint-Truiden. The Kanaries remained more dangerous and after 35 minutes Bauer kicked a great chance into the side netting at the far post. In the end Anderlecht threatened once more through Refaelov. STVV allowed Hana to head towards goal, but the ball landed wide. Anderlecht did get a couple of good chances, but they were happy that the score was still 0-0.

 In the first minute after the break, Kouamé was sent deep. The Ivorian's running action seemed clumsy and he dived over the arms of goalkeeper Schmidt when he wanted to pass. Refaelov cleverly converted the penalty. Purple and White were barely able to enjoy the lead for ten minutes, however. It was easy to be pushed aside and after a misunderstanding on the sideline the ball ended up in Konaté's hands, who scored with a fleeting shot. Sint-Truiden kept on pushing and Anderlecht didn't keep the ball in the team anymore. Kompany reacted and brought Verschaeren and Raman for Refaelov and Zirkzee just after the hour.

Twenty minutes before time Anderlecht threatened again, but Kouamé was flagged for offside. STVV responded with a header on the top of the crossbar. Fifteen minutes before time, Raman went down theatrically in the penalty area. The VAR sent Boucaut to the screen moments later and he again pointed to the spot. Gomez (who played on the left after the break) converted this penalty flawlessly as well. Anderlecht went into the end with a new lead. Goalkeeper Schmidt even came along on a corner in minute 91'. On a free kick by Brüls, Leistner had all the time in the world to take the ball on the slipper. Harwood-Bellis tried to clear the ball, but it landed in the goal and STVV won a draw after all.

Just like last season, Anderlecht lost points in the final phase, although a victory would not have been deserved. STVV got a lot of chances and showed more grit to win. Anderlecht chose its moments and it was effectively dangerous, but it never had the game under control and Sint-Truiden kept threatening throughout the match. With home games against tail teams Beerschot and OHL, Anderlecht has to take six out of six, if they want to stay in the track of the top-4. And in the meantime, they prefer to qualify in the Belgian Cup against amateur club La Louvière. So it's best to put some pressure on.

Score: 2-2
Goal(s): 0-1 Refaelov 47' (pen), 1-1 Konaté 56', 1-2 Gomez 78' (pen), 2-2 Harwood-Bellis (own) 90+4'

STVV:Schmidt, Konate, Cacace (Balongo 88'), Hayashi (Keita 79'), Hara, Bauer (Hashioka 82'), Texeira, Lavalée, Durkin (Ito 82'), Leistner, Brüls
Anderlecht:Van Crombrugge, Mykhailichenko, Harwood-Bellis, Hoedt, Gomez (Murillo 90+2'), Cullen, Olsson (Ashimeru 72'), Refaelov (Verschaeren 63'), Amuzu (Ait El Hadj 72'), Zirkzee (Raman 63'), Kouamé

Yellow: Schmidt 46'
Red:

Referee: Alexandre Boucaut
Stadium: Staaien
 



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