Standard – Westerlo: Match Highlights and Insights
Match Overview
Standard – Westerlo took the field on a Saturday lovely for soccer. The Rouches came off a solid performance, managing to collect 4 points from their last two games while maintaining an undefeated streak at home this season. If victorious today, the team will rise to a temporary 15 points, claiming the second place in the standings behind Genk.
Highlights of the Match
Although the Rouches entered the match with a high press, the early minutes saw them caught off-guard. Just 5 minutes in, a rapid counter-attack led by Bos left Sutalo behind, allowing Frigan to score the opening goal. The Liuégeois responded quickly; shortly before the 15-minute mark, a corner taken by Bultat found Eckert Ayensa in the first zone, but his attempt struck the crossbar. The activation of Ngoy also hit the post soon after, as Westerlo narrowly avoided conceding a second. Sayyadmanesh tested the Rouches' defense at the 28th minute, but Epolo made a crucial save with the post's help.
Team Lineups
- Standard: Epolo, Sutalo, Hautekiet, Ngoy, Fossey, Camara, O’Neill, Kuavita, Bultat, Zeqiri, Ayensa
- Westerlo: Bolat, Sayyadmanesh, Frigan, Devine, Reynolds, Bos, Rommens, Haspolat, Bayram, Vuskovic, Alcocer
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