1B - GAMES RSCA Futures lost 2-1 at Patro Eisden. The Futures had long been in with a chance of victory, as they were leading 0-1 until the hour mark. After that, Eisden were awarded two penalties, both of which were converted, the second after a video challenge by the home side. The revamped Futures put in a decent performance against an experienced and physically strong opponent, including Stef Peeters and Nainggolan in the line-up.
Not long before half-time, N'dao capitalised on a defensive error by the Limburg side to put the Futures ahead. Before the break, the Futures were the better team, although the hosts did manage to threaten occasionally. After the restart, N'dao had a good chance to double the lead, but Patro Eisden raised the pressure through corners and crosses. In the 78th minute, they were awarded a penalty, which Hong converted. Ten minutes later, it was time again. Coach Stijnen requested a video challenge (*) for one incident, and the referee agreed with him: another penalty for Patro. This time, Peeters made no mistake. A frustrating defeat for the Futures, one that could have been avoided.
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Continue reading Anderlecht: Seghers, Foket (Matadi 84'), Engwanda, Wola-Wetshay, Akomolede (Koité 65'), Sarr, de Ridder, Sternal (Abdellaoui 84'), Benktib (Boussaid 68'), Van de Ven (Sylla 79') Did not play: Ghale, Gijsbers, Kana, Olinga Yellow cards: N'dao, Koité (*) I
n the Challenger Pro League, there is no permanent VAR team. Each side has two video challenges, allowing the referee to review a decisive moment (goal confirmation, penalty, red card, etc.): Football Video Support (FVS). If the challenge does not change the decision, the club loses it for the rest of the match; if the referee upholds the challenge, it is retained. There is therefore no VAR intervening on its own — the coaches decide. Each coach gets 2 video challenges per league match. Only the coach can request a review. - Only for goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity. - The referee always makes the final decision.
What is Football Video Support? Football Video Support is a review system that allows referees to rewatch match-defining incidents. Unlike VAR, the system does not intervene automatically. Only the head coach can request a review. That is possible in four types of incidents: - goals; - penalty situations; - direct red cards; - a card shown to the wrong player.
