Lothar D'hondt has been appointed to direct Anderlecht's last match of 2023, at home against Cercle. He will be assisted by linesmen Romain Devillers et Laurent Conotte. Brent Staessens is fourth referee. Read more »
Racing Genk announced this morning that it is filing a complaint with the Referee Department following yesterday's penalty shootout saga against Anderlecht. "A correct application of the rules and the replay of the match is the only correct decision in this matter," the Limburgers report. Read more »
The phase in which Racing Genk was not allowed to retake the penalty is causing a lot of controversy. It is not even impossible that the match will have to be (partially) replayed. Not only did Sor enter the penalty area too early, but Yari Verschaeren was also too quick. And that is precisely where the shoe pinches. When players of both clubs enter the penalty area too early, the penalty has to be replayed. Since a mistake was made against the rules, it seems likely that this will be followed up. Read more »
Anderlecht won 2-1 against a strong Genk. Purple and white played one of their weakest matches this season, although the emergency defense resisted with heart and soul. Genk was simply better in ball possession and saw the 0-1 disallowed. After halftime, Genk climbed into the lead anyway through Fadera, but Anderlecht hit back immediately through a clever shot by Leoni. In the closing stages, a run by Angulo led to Anders Dreyer's 2-1. The Lotto Park exploded and realized that this win may be considered a nice Christmas present. Read more »
The Pro League has decided that from next season twenty names will be allowed on the match sheet, compared to only eighteen this season. This decision applies not only to the Pro League, but also to the Challenger Pro League and the Women's Super League. Read more »
Saturday night RSC Anderlecht, hosts Genk at Lotto Park. Nathan Verboomen will whistle the match at 8:45 pm. Along the line, Mathias Hillaert and Ruben Wyns assist him. Wesli De Cremer will be fourth official.
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Midfielder Mats Rits balks that Anderlecht could not take the game to themselves, but thinks a draw is logical. "The first half was evenly matched. After halftime Antwerp pressed more," Rits told reporters afterwards. Read more »
For a long time he seemed to emerge as match winner, but in the closing stages Kasper Schmeichel had no answer against George Ilenikhena's effort. "Whether this was my best match? I don't know, for that I have to analyze it for a while. Now I regret the late goal against," the goalkeeper told reporters after the match. Read more »
No Zeno Debast next weekend against Racing Genk. The central defender got his fifth yellow card of the season against Antwerp and is therefore suspended for one game. Read more »
Anderlecht drew 1-1 at Antwerp. In an exciting match, where the game went up and down quickly, Purple-White took an early lead through Leoni through a flutter by Butez. Before halftime, both teams had good chances, but Schmeichel was attentive. After halftime, Antwerp increased the pressure and Anderlecht found it increasingly difficult to get out of the game. In the closing stages, a ball ended up with Ilenikhena, who scored the equalizer from close range. A draw at Antwerp is not bad in itself, but just like in Genk, this late equalizer left a sour aftertaste. Even though it was not entirely undeserved. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will visit Antwerp on Sunday. Referee Erik Lambrechts will whistle the match at 6:30 p.m., assisted by Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny along the line. Matonga Simonini is fourth official. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will visit Antwerp on Sunday. Thorgan Hazard hopes to be at least fit by then. He was sidelined with an injury the past few games against Standard. Read more »
With two goals, Anders Dreyer was once again of gold value for Anderlecht. Still, he was not satisfied after the game against Standard. "It wasn't our best performance today," said the Dane. Read more »
For Mats Rits, Anderlecht did not show all its ability against Standard. "I don't look at other teams, only at my own. Today it was not enough," said the controlling midfielder. Read more »
For Ludwig Augustinsson, Anderlecht should have brought more pace to the game against Standard. Unfortunately, they failed to do so. That made the Anderlecht players angry with themselves. The level was not good enough, the left back said. Read more »
Next Tuesday, Dec. 19, the soccer federation's disciplinary committee will look into the support riots during the cup match between Anderlecht and Standard. Both clubs risk matches without an audience. Read more »
Anderlecht failed to win for a second time this week against Standard. It played 2-2 and had quite a difficult time against a nippy Standard. Anderlecht never really got into its game. Dreyer put Purple and White ahead, but Kawabe just before halftime and Kanga just after halftime, ensured the Liege lead. Fifteen minutes before time, Dreyer provided the equalizer from the spot. Thus, Anderlecht loses points at home for a second time this season. Next weekend follows the topper in Antwerp. Read more »
Anderlecht won 2-0 against Standard in the Croku Cup. The match was briefly stopped at the end due to disturbances in the Standard supporters' box. Standard played well before halftime, but Stroeykens very cleverly kicked the 1-0 into goal. After halftime, Standard defended sloppily, putting Dreyer in position. The Dane did not hesitate and scored the 2-0. Standard hit the post, but after a red card for Price, the Rouches were completely out of the soup. An unsavory apotheosis followed in the end when Standard supporters started throwing chairs.
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Not only is the team running very well this season, but several youngsters have made great strides in recent months. Coach Brian Riemer points out the importance of some experienced pawns in the development of guys like Leoni, Stroeykens and Sardella. Read more »
All tickets for the upcoming home matches against Standard (December 7 and 10) and Racing Genk (December 23) are sold. Anderlecht announced that. Season ticket holders who cannot come can sell their seats. That way, fans who do not yet have a ticket can still attend the match. Read more »
With second place, often nice soccer and many smooth victories, many Anderlecht supporters sometimes dare to secretly dream about the title. How justified these dreams are, we will be able to better assess at the end of December. Purple and white scores especially well against smaller teams. This month, tougher teams await. Read more »
RSCA Futsal failed to reach the final four-team stage of the Champions League. Anderlecht's indoor soccer team lost to Sporting Lisbon 4-1 tonight. It is the Portuguese top team that qualifies for the Final Four as a result. Read more »
Maxime Dupé will defend the goal during Thursday's cup match against Standard. This was revealed by Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer on Friday after the match against Westerlo. Whether other players will get rest / their chance, is not known. Read more »
The RSCA Futures suffered a 0-2 home defeat against Beveren tonight. With Moussa N'Diaye and Kristian Arnstad, two boys from the first team played. The Beveren goals fell in the last twenty minutes. Read more »
RSCA Futsal also won its second match in the Elite Round of the Champions League on Friday night. It defeated Loznica-Grad 2018 from Serbia 8-1. On Sunday, purple and white will take on Sporting Lisbon. If they win, Anderlecht will qualify for the Final Four. Read more »
