GAMES The 1-1 draw between Club Brugge and RSC Anderlecht is set to have legal consequences. Bruges has officially filed a complaint because Anderlecht breached the ‘Belgian rule' on Sunday. After a late change by coach Vítor Bruno, the Brussels side listed only five, instead of the required six, ‘football Belgians' on the match sheet. Yet the digital e-kickoff system and the match officials allowed the form to stand.
Club Brugge are now claiming a 0-5 forfeit win and the three points, with an eye on the title race and the €35 million Champions League ticket. According to chairman Bart Verhaeghe, it is also a matter of principle and strict compliance with the rules. Anderlecht regret the human error, but stress that the mistake had no influence whatsoever on the sporting outcome. The disciplinary bodies are now examining the case.
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