Antwerp 'Union: Union Stumbles Against Antwerp in Pro League Showdown

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:00

Antwerp 'Union faced a challenging match in the Pro League, ultimately succumbing to Antwerp with a score of 2-0. The game featured key moments, including a penalty miss and a controversial VAR decision. Antwerp capitalized on Union's struggles to secure an important win.
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Antwerp 'Union: Union Stumbles Against Antwerp in Pro League Showdown

Antwerp 'Union Falls Short in Major Clash

In an exciting encounter, Antwerp 'Union struggled to maintain their composure, culminating in a 2-0 loss against Antwerp during the seventh round of the Jupiler Pro League. Antwerp secured their victory with goals from Vincent Janssen and Tjaronn Chery, amplifying their position in the league standings.

Crucial Moments and Decisions

  • Antwerp's early goal was disallowed after a VAR review overturned Lawrence Visser's decision.
  • Jacob Ondrejka's powerful strike hit the post, adding to Antwerp's frustrations in the first half.
  • Vincent Janssen's penalty miss compounded Union's woes before he redeemed himself with a goal in the second half.

Union's situation worsened when Kevin MacAllister received a second yellow card, leaving his team with ten players. Amidst the pressure, Antwerp netted their second goal, solidifying their lead.

Looking Ahead

Despite Alessio Castro-Montes' missed opportunity to get Union back in the match, the team was unable to pose a real threat to Antwerp. Consequently, Antwerp ascended to the 7th position with 10 points while Union remained at 10th place with 9 points.


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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