Anderlecht opens league with victory

MONDAY, 25 JULY 2022, 19:41 - lajoya
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GAMES Anderlecht won with 2-0 against Ostend. It played well before half time and took the lead through Ashimeru. After the break, Anderlecht dozed off, but Oostende lacked the attacking quality to cause any real danger. In the end, the home team took advantage of the space and substitute Silva decided the game. Mission accomplished for the purple and white.


Ostend didn't appear to be easy for Anderlecht, although Verschaeren gave Refealov a good ball after five minutes, but the Israeli kicked wide. Amuzu threatened, but a weak header by Verschaeren in minute 22 was the first purple-white ball between the posts.

Ostene played well, but could not threaten Van Crombrugge. Ambrose shot over and Hoedt was forced to clear a dangerous counter in minute 35. A few minutes later, Trebel was able to reach Ashimeru after a corner kick and the Ghanaian finished off the ball nicely, giving Anderlecht the lead. Just before half-time, a potentially dangerous counter was killed off by the same Ashimeru's loss of the ball. A difficult start, but Anderlecht didn't take the lead undeservedly.

Just after half-time, Esposito passed to Verschaeren, but he chose to play Amuzu instead of taking his own chance. The match and Anderlecht sank further after that. On the hour, a serious warning to the sleepwalking purple and white. After losing the ball, Ndicka was launched, but he hit the side netting. In minute 65 Esposito had a great header opportunity, but the Italian's aim was off.

Fortunately for Anderlecht, substitute Berte fumbled a new opportunity for Ostend. The home team didn't keep the ball in their own ranks anymore and Ostend got a lot of space, especially in midfield. Ishaq had to clear a dangerous ball. Ostend threw in the strong Gueye in minute 84. Immediately afterwards, Anderlecht made good use of the space, but both Raman and Silva missed a great chance in front of goal. The Portuguese put things in order quickly though. With a hard cross he put his new club 2-0 up. In the added time, Ostend had to continue with ten, Hoedt hit the crossbar on a free kick and a counter was badly played out.

That's how Anderlecht won the opening game of the season. It played well before half time, but then it sank too deep. Ostend wasn't good enough to create any real chances. Substitute Silva decided the game after purple-white suddenly had one chance after another. Mission accomplished, but Mazzu will certainly not be blind to his team's weak period after the break.

Score: 2-0
Goal(s): 1-0 Ashimeru (38'), 2-0 Silva (87')

Anderlecht: Van Crombrugge, Debast, Hoedt, Delcroix, Trebel, Verschaeren, Ishaq, Ashimeru (Olsson 74'), Amuzu (Sadiki 80'), Refaelov (Raman 64'), Esposito (Silva 80')
Ostend: Hubert, Tanghe, Medley, Katelaris, Ndicka (Albenese 62'), Atanga (D'Haese 62'), Amade, Rocha (Gueye 84'), Musayev (Berte 65'), Sakamoto, Ambrose

Yellow: Katelaris 13', Musayev 31', Ndicka 50', Katelaris 90'+1
Red: Katelaris 90'+1 (2x yellow)

Referee: Alexandre Boucaut
Stadium: Lotto Park



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