Match finished
09/02/2025 18:00
1 : 2
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+6'
    The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
    90+1'
    Goal! Jean-Kevin Duverne (Kortrijk) shows perfect technique and produces a first-time effort from just outside the box that goes into the top left corner. It's 1:2.
    90+1'
    Marco Ilaimaharitra (Kortrijk) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
    90
    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
    89'
    Gilles Dewaele (Kortrijk) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
    87'
    Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union SG) produces a long-range cannon of a shot after a nice pass. The ball heads towards the middle of the goal, but is easily stopped by a save from Marko Ilic and the score remains the same.
    86'
    Mathias Rasmussen (Royale Union SG) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
    86'
    Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play and Royale Union SG have been awarded a corner kick.
    85'
    Substitution. Koki Machida (Royale Union SG) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Ousseynou Niang walks off.
    85'
    Flag goes up against Anan Khalaili (Royale Union SG) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
    84'
    Yves Vanderhaeghe decides to make a substitution. Abdoulaye Sissako (Kortrijk) will be replaced by Karol Czubak.
    84'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
    83'
    Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
    82'
    Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union SG) receives a deflected pass on the edge of the box and smashes the ball at goal. Unfortunately for him, it's well wide of the right post.
    80'
    Thierry Ambrose (Kortrijk) times his run well to meet a lofted cross near the penalty spot, but mistimes his header and sends the ball high over the bar.
    79'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
    78'
    The resulting corner from Mathias Rasmussen (Royale Union SG) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
    76'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
    76'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) trots off the pitch and is replaced by Kevin Rodriguez.
    76'
    Sebastien Pocognoli has decided to substitute Charles Vanhoutte (Royale Union SG) and he is replaced by Mathias Rasmussen.
    75'
    Looks like Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
    75'
    Mouhamed Gueye (Kortrijk) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
    73'
    Dion De Neve (Kortrijk) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Jasper Vergoote who sees an offensive foul.
    71'
    We are about to witness a substitution. Dion De Neve is replacing Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk).
    71'
    Substitution. Mouhamed Gueye in, Nayel Mehssatou Sepulveda (Kortrijk) out.
    71'
    Yves Vanderhaeghe prepares a substitution. Mark Mampassi (Kortrijk) is replaced by Ryotaro Tsunoda.
    71'
    The referee allows time for a substitution. Koen Kostons (Kortrijk) will be replaced by Thierry Ambrose.
    70'
    PENALTY APPEAL after Nacho (Kortrijk) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
    69'
    Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
    69'
    Charles Vanhoutte (Royale Union SG) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
    66'
    Goal! Great link up play between Charles Vanhoutte (Royale Union SG) and Christian Burgess gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the left side of the goal. 0:2.
    65'
    Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
    62'
    The resulting corner comes to nothing as Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) sends it out of play.
    62'
    A cross into the box from Gilles Dewaele (Kortrijk) is cleared. Kortrijk have been awarded a corner kick.
    62'
    Nacho (Kortrijk) takes a sweet touch after collecting a precise cross. He produces a nice effort that whistles just past the left post.
    60'
    Foul! Koen Kostons (Kortrijk) is penalised for pulling back his opponent.
    58'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
    57'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
    56'
    Christian Burgess (Royale Union SG) is penalised for holding. Jasper Vergoote signals a set piece.
    52'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
    52'
    The foul by Mark Mampassi (Kortrijk) was seen by Jasper Vergoote who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
    50'
    The resulting corner from Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) is cleared.
    50'
    Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area. The ball goes out of play. Kortrijk are awarded a corner kick.
    50'
    Karim Dermane (Kortrijk) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Corner kick. Kortrijk will have an opportunity.
    49'
    What a chance! Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) squanders a promising opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes just wide of the right post!
    48'
    The ball is cleared after Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
    46'
    Sebastien Pocognoli makes a switch. Kevin Mac Allister is coming on in place of Ross Sykes (Royale Union SG) at the start of the second period.
    46'
    Jasper Vergoote blows his whistle and the second half starts.
    45+1'
    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
    45+1'
    Ousseynou Niang (Royale Union SG) is shown a yellow card by the referee for making a challenge on his opponent, but he looks angry with the decision.
    45
    1 additional min. will be played.
    45'
    Franjo Ivanovic (Royale Union SG) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
    43'
    Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
    41'
    Nacho (Kortrijk) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is so wild it sails way past the right post and behind for a goal kick.
    41'
    Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) will take the free kick.
    38'
    Royale Union SG are ruled offside.
    34'
    Goal! Franjo Ivanovic puts Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) in the clear with just the keeper to beat. He takes his shot early from the edge of the box and scores beautifully into the bottom right corner. 0:1.
    30'
    A neat pass is well received by Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union SG), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the middle of the target. The goalkeeper makes a decent save to block his shot.
    29'
    Noah Sadiki (Royale Union SG) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
    26'
    Kortrijk can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    26'
    Great save! Nacho (Kortrijk) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom right corner was brilliantly saved by Anthony Moris. Kortrijk have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
    25'
    Anan Khalaili (Royale Union SG) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    22'
    Some great controlled play and passing from Royale Union SG. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
    16'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Royale Union SG, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    16'
    Mark Mampassi (Kortrijk) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
    13'
    Kortrijk couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Anthony Moris (Royale Union SG) leaped high and intercepted the cross.
    12'
    Ross Sykes (Royale Union SG) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
    10'
    Noah Sadiki (Royale Union SG) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Jasper Vergoote blows for a foul.
    7'
    Mohammed Fuseini (Royale Union SG) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Marko Ilic makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the left side of the goal.
    6'
    The corner is swung in but Royale Union SG can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    5'
    The resulting set piece from Royale Union SG is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
    4'
    Christian Burgess (Royale Union SG) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender.
    3'
    Brecht Dejaegere (Kortrijk) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.
    2'
    What a great touch by Nacho (Kortrijk) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom left corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.
    1'
    The first half of this match is about to start.
    Kortrijk will kick the game off.
    Today's referee will be Jasper Vergoote.
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