He came back from 0-2 and got a precious victory with an epic upset in the last minutes Antwerp!
Against one Bruges who may have been out of contention but were very competitive and took a two-goal lead from 23′, the hosts fought back and showed champion metal, celebrating the win 3-2 with a goal at 90’+7′ (!), remaining at the top of the standings and continuing to have the first reason for winning this year’s title, with 3 matches left for the final!
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surprised Antwerp with a goal in the 2nd minute of the match, before Vanaken header after a corner, 0-2 at 23′. The hosts reacted and after reducing with the Jensen in the 36th minute, they then pressed on and were finally rewarded in the 86th minute when, after an assist from Stengs, Kirk tied at 2-2. Finally, the epic upset was completed in the 7th minute of stoppage time, with the Vermeeren to be in the right place at the right time, making it 3-2!
The schedule for the 3rd matchday:
Sunday 14/5
Antwerp-Club Brugge 2-2
(36′ Jansen, 86′ Kirk – 2′ Clinton Mata, 23′ Vanaken)
Union St. Gilois-Genk (19:30)
The rating:
1. Antwerp 45
2. Genk 41
3. Union Saint-Juloise 41
4. Club Bruges 30
The next matchday:
Sunday 21/5
Bruges-Antwerp (14:30)
Genk-Saint Gilois (19:30)
Source: Sport Fm
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