Antwerp Dominates Union in Pro League Encounter

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 13:00

Antwerp shines as they secure a victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League. The match ended with Antwerp winning 2-0 after a catastrophic second half for Union. Antwerp's powerful performance, highlighted by goals from Vincent Janssen and Tjaronn Chery, propelled them to a temporary 7th place in the standings.
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Antwerp Dominates Union in Pro League Encounter

Antwerp Outshines Union in Pro League Showdown

Antwerp welcomed Union Saint-Gilloise during the seventh match day of the Jupiler Pro League, where they secured a convincing 2-0 victory thanks to amazing goals from Vincent Janssen (53') and Tjaronn Chery (62'). After the match, Union ended with ten players following the ejection of Kevin MacAllister (60').

Match Highlights

  • Union Saint-Gilloise struggled in the second half.
  • Antwerp nearly took the lead when Gyrano Kerk scored in the first minute, but it was disallowed by the VAR.
  • Jacob Ondrejka hit the post with a powerful strike in the first half.
  • Vincent Janssen missed a penalty earlier but redeemed himself with a stunning half-volley goal.
  • Tjaronn Chery added a second goal after a VAR check validated the play.

By the end of this intense match, Antwerp climbed above Union in the standings, sitting in 7th place with 10 points, while Union lingered in 10th place with only 9 points. Alessio Castro-Montes missed a crucial chance to revive Union’s hopes late in the game.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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