OTHER Hans Vanaken and Ivan Leko were not impressed after the final whistle of Club Brugge-Anderlecht, with the pair insisting that the purple-and-white goal should have been disallowed. They also levelled heavy criticism at the referee and the VAR. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the Belgian Football Association's prosecutor is now investigating the matter. A decision is expected within seven days, although an actual suspension is considered unlikely.
A fine or a warning appear more realistic. As a reminder, Cvetkovic was sent through from the halfway line by Coosemans. Mechele stayed close to the Anderlecht attacker in a move that could potentially have warranted a red card. The referee, however, let play continue, probably because Cvetkovic was able to shake off his marker. In doing so, he also briefly pulled at Mechele's shirt himself, an incident that was likewise overlooked. The striker then finished the move with a goal.
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