GAMES In a thrilling encounter at the Stayen Stadium, Anderlecht faced STVV, ultimately ending in a 2-2 draw. The match showcased a strong first half from the visitors, who took a deserved lead with goals from De Cat and Cvetkovic, ending the half at 2-1. However, a weak performance after the break allowed STVV to capitalize, equalizing through Matsuzawa.
The first half was marked by dynamic play, with Anderlecht initially asserting control. De Cat opened the scoring with a stunning long-range effort, but the lead was short-lived as Yamamoto equalized just minutes later, exploiting space in the defense.
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Continue reading Anderlecht quickly regained the advantage when Cvetkovic tapped in a cross from Hazard, though a potential third goal was disallowed for offside, though the decision was heavily discussed.
After halftime, Anderlecht made a substitution, replacing Cvetkovic with Bertaccini. Despite a promising start, the team struggled to maintain their momentum, allowing STVV to press forward. Matsuzawa's equalizer came as Anderlecht retreated, mirroring a similar pattern observed in their previous match against OHL.
STVV almost scored again shortly after, but Goto's effort was thwarted by a timely intervention from Hey. In the closing stages, Anderlecht managed to stave off further threats from STVV, but the draw leaves them with little to gain in the standings. The teams from third to seventh place are now tightly clustered, intensifying the competition.
Goals: De Cat (11'), Yamamoto (18'), Cvetkovic (20'), Matsuzawa (76') Yellow Cards: Hey (30'), Saliba (44'), Ferrari (90')
