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90+3'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90

3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

The manager makes a subsitution with Christopher Scott (Antwerp) coming on for Olivier Deman.
87'

GOAL! Superb work from Alessio Castro-Montes, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG), who beats Senne Lammens with a brilliant shot into the right side of the net. 5:1.
85'

A pass finds the feet of Henok Teklab (Royale Union SG) on the edge of the box and he sends in a low shot towards the middle of the goal, but it's easily gathered by the goalkeeper.
83'

The corner is swung in but Royale Union SG can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
80'

The Royale Union SG players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
78'

Today's match ends for Ousseynou Niang who will be replaced by Henok Teklab (Royale Union SG).
78'

Noah Sadiki comes off the pitch to be replaced by Mathias Rasmussen (Royale Union SG).
77'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Jairo Riedewald walks off the pitch to be replaced by Mauricio Benitez (Antwerp).
77'

Andries Ulderink decides to make a substitution. Gyrano Kerk will be replaced by Dennis Praet (Antwerp).
77'

Substitution. Michel-Ange Balikwisha makes way for Tjarron Chery (Antwerp).
76'

Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
71'

Anouar Ait El Hadj takes the corner kick and sends over a fantastic cross to the edge of the penalty area. Koki Machida (Royale Union SG) jumps highest and plants a header into the goal. It's 4:1.
71'

The linesman points to the corner flag, Royale Union SG are going to take it.
70'

A sweet pass finds Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) on the edge of the box, and he drills the ball low towards the middle of the goal. Senne Lammens is almost caught out but pulls off a brilliant save at the last second. Royale Union SG force a corner. They send men into the box.
70'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Antwerp, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
69'

Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) has tested the patience of referee Nicolas Laforge and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
67'

Olivier Deman (Antwerp) is yellow-carded for breaking the rules of the game.
66'

Koki Machida (Royale Union SG) latches onto a precise cross from the free kick and produces a header at goal from the penalty spot, but his attempt towards the roof of the net fails to beat Senne Lammens, who makes a fine save.
66'

Royale Union SG are awarded a free kick from mid-range. The position is unsuitable for a direct shot, so expect a cross into the box.
64'

Here is a change. Anan Khalaili is going off and Sebastien Pocognoli gives the last tactical orders to Alessio Castro-Montes (Royale Union SG).
63'

Substitution. Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) replaces Promise David.
62'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Royale Union SG comes to nothing.
61'

Senne Lammens pulls off a great save to deny Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot towards the middle of the goal. Royale Union SG earn a corner.
59'

Kamiel Van De Perre (Royale Union SG) unleashes a decent effort from just outside the box which goes narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
58'

Royale Union SG are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
56'

Koki Machida (Royale Union SG) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
54'

Olivier Deman (Antwerp) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
54'

The resulting corner from Olivier Deman (Antwerp) is cleared by the opposition's defence. Corner kick. Antwerp will have an opportunity.
53'

The resulting set piece from Antwerp is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players. The ball is out of play. Antwerp will have a chance to score from a corner.
50'

Neat passing move from Antwerp in order to create new attacking opportunities.
48'

Promise David (Royale Union SG) fires the ball on goal but sends it into orbit. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+9'

The end of the first half.
45+8'

The Royale Union SG players are exchanging some short passes.
45+5'

Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) pounces on a great cross inside the box, but lashes his powerful first-time shot a whisker past the left post. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
45+4'

Andreas Verstraeten will be replaced by Semm Renders (Antwerp).
45+3'

Goal! Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Senne Lammens into the bottom left corner.
45+3'

Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) is going to take the penalty!
45+1'

Rosen Bozhinov (Antwerp) receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is sent off because it's his second one of the match!
45+1'

Dangerous play by Rosen Bozhinov (Antwerp). Nicolas Laforge blows his whistle for a foul. Royale Union SG are awarded a penalty! The opposing players are protesting, but the referee had an easy-decision to make.
45

There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.
42'

Antwerp quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
39'

Referee Nicolas Laforge points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) goes wild in celebration.
38'

That looked like an offside in the build-up play and the referee Nicolas Laforge is going to take a look using VAR.
38'

Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) has a goal ruled out for offside!
37'

GOAL! Superb work from Michel-Ange Balikwisha, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp), who beats Anthony Moris with a brilliant shot into the bottom right corner. 2:1.
36'

Antwerp seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
34'

Nicolas Laforge shows a yellow card to Anan Khalaili (Royale Union SG) for his blatant foul.
33'

Noah Sadiki (Royale Union SG) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
31'

Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union SG) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Antwerp will have a goal kick.
29'

Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 43:57.
27'

Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union SG) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
25'

Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) is forced to stop his attacking move after the linesman signals for offside.
24'

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.
22'

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'

Gyrano Kerk (Antwerp) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Nicolas Laforge blows his whistle for a foul.
19'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Antwerp due to an offside in the build-up play.
18'

Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Antwerp players aren’t happy.
17'

Goal - 2:1! Gyrano Kerk laid the ball off to Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Antwerp), who slots it into the back of the net from close range, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
15'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Rosen Bozhinov (Antwerp) was quite harsh and Nicolas Laforge didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
14'

Promise David (Royale Union SG) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Senne Lammens is just a bystander as the ball flies into the bottom left corner. The score is 2:0.
14'

Sebastien Pocognoli is forced to make a change. Sofiane Boufal is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union SG).
10'

Sofiane Boufal (Royale Union SG) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
6'

Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) unleashes a cannonball of a shot from the edge of the area, but it zips narrowly wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Antwerp.
4'

Goal! Anan Khalaili (Royale Union SG) has the simplest of tasks to roll the ball into an empty net from close range after a rebound left the keeper stranded. 1:0.
3'

The ball goes behind for a corner. Royale Union SG will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
1'

Rosen Bozhinov (Antwerp) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Nicolas Laforge has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. PENALTY! Wonderful opportunity to score for Royale Union SG.
1'

The match has just started.
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The players are on the pitch and Antwerp will have the kick-off.

Nicolas Laforge will supervise the game today.

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