Match finished
23/04/2025 18:30
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  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+7'
    That's it for today, Lawrence Visser has blown his whistle and the game is over.
    90+4'
    Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
    90+3'
    The free kick is delivered by Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared. The ball goes out for a corner. Genk can continue in their attacking effort.
    90+3'
    It must be a yellow card. It is. Mohamed Bayo (Antwerp) receives the caution after an awful tackle.
    90+2'
    Mohamed Bayo (Antwerp) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Genk have a free kick.
    90+2'
    Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
    90'
    We will have 6 min. of added time.
    89'
    Thorsten Fink has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Hyeon-Gyu Oh (Genk) replacing Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare.
    89'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare sends a slide-rule pass into the feet of Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk), who without a second thought fires a shot in on goal from mid-range which only goes just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
    88'
    Today's match ends for Jarne Steuckers who will be replaced by Yira Sor (Genk).
    87'
    Jarne Steuckers (Genk) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away.
    87'
    Mahamadou Doumbia (Antwerp) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Genk earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
    83'
    Genk take the free kick with a short pass.
    83'
    Semm Renders (Antwerp) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Lawrence Visser had an easy-decision to make.
    83'
    Semm Renders (Antwerp) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play. A free kick is awarded to Genk.
    83'
    The ball rebounds out to Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) on the edge of the box. He immediately strikes for goal, but sends the ball high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
    82'
    Jarne Steuckers (Genk) is about to take a corner kick.
    82'
    Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The ball is out of play. Genk will have a chance to score from a corner.
    82'
    Here is a change. Jairo Riedewald is going off and Andries Ulderink gives the last tactical orders to Kobe Corbanie (Antwerp).
    81'
    It is time for a substitution. Semm Renders (Antwerp) is on for Jelle Bataille.
    80'
    Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
    78'
    The ball is cleared after Joris Kayembe (Genk) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
    76'
    Andries Ulderink has decided to substitute Tjarron Chery and he is replaced by Mohamed Bayo (Antwerp).
    75'
    Great teamplay by Genk as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
    73'
    The corner from Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) is intercepted by the defence.
    72'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk) replaces Patrik Hrosovsky.
    72'
    Thorsten Fink decides to make a substitution. Christopher Bonsu Baah will be replaced by Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk).
    71'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) leaps to connect with a delightful cross and places his sweet header into the roof of the net. The goalkeeper had no chance to make a save.
    69'
    Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) takes a risk and fires the penalty straight down the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper is alert and makes a save with his legs!
    68'
    Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
    67'
    The Antwerp players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
    66'
    There's a break in play and referee Lawrence Visser must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Antwerp using VAR. This could be interesting!
    66'
    Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
    64'
    Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) picks up the rebound from his own attempted pass and decides to shoot from mid-range. He shouldn't have bothered as the ball flies miles over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Genk will have a goal kick.
    64'
    Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
    63'
    The defender bravely blocks the shot from Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) inside the box. Now Antwerp have a corner.
    61'
    Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) jumps for a cross and plants a perfect header inside the left post.
    61'
    Antwerp failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    61'
    Vincent Janssen (Antwerp) goes on a mazy run and tries his luck with a mid-range strike, but one of the defending players steps in and makes a block. The referee points to the corner flag and Antwerp will take a corner.
    60'
    Substitution. Andreas Verstraeten (Antwerp) has come on for Dennis Praet.
    57'
    The resulting free kick from Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.
    57'
    Lawrence Visser blows his whistle for a foul after Bryan Heynen (Genk) hacks down one of his opponents. Antwerp win a free kick.
    56'
    Jarne Steuckers (Genk) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.
    56'
    Bryan Heynen (Genk) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Genk.
    55'
    Joris Kayembe (Genk) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
    55'
    Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 49:51.
    53'
    Genk control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
    51'
    Dennis Praet (Antwerp) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
    50'
    Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    48'
    What a big chance! Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) picks up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and misses the net well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Genk.
    47'
    The Antwerp players are exchanging some short passes.
    46'
    Referee Lawrence Visser blows his whistle to start the second half.
    45+3'
    The match has reached half-time.
    45+1'
    Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Genk.
    45
    There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
    44'
    Genk have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
    44'
    Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) takes the free kick from distance but the defensive wall makes the block.
    42'
    Zeno Van Den Bosch (Antwerp) is shown a yellow card after a horrible tackle.
    42'
    Lawrence Visser blows his whistle after Zeno Van Den Bosch (Antwerp) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Genk.
    41'
    Good movement by Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk), but he can't find any of his teammates as the cross is poor. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
    38'
    The corner is swung in but Antwerp can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    38'
    Vincent Janssen (Antwerp) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Antwerp.
    36'
    Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads low towards the middle of the goal, but Mike Penders shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
    34'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) does well to connect with the resulting set piece, but his shot flies high over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
    33'
    Jelle Bataille (Antwerp) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Genk.
    31'
    Antwerp try to speed play up by taking a quick free kick.
    30'
    Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Lawrence Visser blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Antwerp, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
    29'
    Genk are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    26'
    Bryan Heynen (Genk) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
    25'
    Bryan Heynen (Genk) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    24'
    The Antwerp players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    22'
    Jelle Bataille (Antwerp) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
    20'
    Jelle Bataille (Antwerp) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
    18'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) zig-zags his way into the box and drills a low shot towards the left post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a superb stop.
    18'
    Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
    16'
    Genk seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
    14'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) receives a pass inside the box, controls the ball and drills it towards the left post. Unfortunately for him, Senne Lammens makes a great save to stop his effort.
    12'
    OFF THE POST! Tjarron Chery (Antwerp) drifts into the box to give his teammate support. He receives a fantastic pass and shoots from close range, but it crashes against the left post. It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky. The ball goes out of play and Genk will have a goal kick.
    10'
    A poor mid-range free-kick by Mahamadou Doumbia (Antwerp) is easily blocked by the defensive wall.
    10'
    Mujaid Sadick (Genk) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Lawrence Visser no option but to blow his whistle. Antwerp are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
    9'
    That didn't go as planned! Vincent Janssen (Antwerp) tried his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort towards the middle of the goal was too weak to get past Mike Penders, who easily kept it out.
    8'
    Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Genk) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
    6'
    Vincent Janssen (Antwerp) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes way over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Genk.
    5'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Antwerp, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    4'
    Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. Antwerp are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
    2'
    A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Antwerp.
    2'
    Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Antwerp.
    1'
    The first half has just begun.
    Antwerp will kick the game off.
    Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Lawrence Visser.
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