FK RFS
Anderlecht
- 23′ – Geel – Janis Ikaunieks
- 60′ – Verv. Cedric Kouadio by Rostand Ndjiki
- 60′ – Cont. Haruna Rasid Njie by Elvis Stuglis
- 63′ – Cont. Kasper Dolberg by Luis Vázquez
- 63′ – Verv. Francis Amuzu door Samuel Edozie
- 64′ – Cont. Tristan Degreef by Mario Stroeykens
- 66′ – Yellow – Jan-Carlo Simic
- 72′ – Yellow – Colin Coosemans
- 79′ – Substitution. Killian Sardella by Thomas Foket
- 85′ – Goal – Mario Stroeykens (0 – 1)
- 90′ – Verv. Daniels Balodis by Luka Silagadze
- 90′ – Verv. Roberts Savalnieks door Victor Osuagwu
- 90+1′ – Cont. Anders Dreyer by Yari Verschaeren
- 90+6′ – Own goal – Moussa Ndiaye (1 – 1)
UEFA Europa League – matchday 4 – 07/11/24 – 21:01
| time | icon | player | homeTime | homeIcon | homePlayer | score | awayPlayer | awayIcon | awayTime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open goal by Mario Stroeykens in the 85′, 0 – 1 | 85′ | Mario Stroeykens | 0 – 1 | Mario Stroeykens | 85′ | |||||
| Moussa Ndiaye’s own goal in the 90+6′, 1 – | 90+6′ | Moussa Ndiaye | 90+6′ | Moussa Ndiaye | 1 – 1 |
What an anticlimax. Anderlecht seemed to be on its way to a flattering 12 out of 12 in the Europa League, but was forced to swallow a bitter Latvian equalizer in the 96th minute. Mario Stroeykens had broken the lock with a gem in the final phase, and a very strong Colin Coosemans was knocked out by teammate Moussa N’Diaye just before the whistle.
RFS – RSC Anderlecht in a nutshell:
- Key moment
Everyone already assumes that the Purple & White will return from Latvia with an economical victory. Until RFS comes up one more time in minute 96. The ball first bounces against the post, then N’Diaye outwits his own goalkeeper.
- Man of the Match
Mario Stroeykens proved once again when he came on as a substitute that he has magical feet. Under his impulse, the Purple & White went looking for the 0-1, eventually breaking the spell with a pearl.
- Remarkable
After 4 games, Anderlecht has lost its perfect report in the Europa League. Lazio is enjoying, the Romans are now the lone leader.
Fast forward to minute 85. After a dull match, Anderlecht finally gets the lock off the door.
Substitute Mario Stroeykens spins away from his attacker excellently and nails the ball wonderfully in the farthest intersection. Job done, pack up and go.
Or so the people of Brussels thought. Because you are apparently never done with Latvians. Deep into extra time – read: minute 90+6′ – a painful uppercut would be delivered.
Colin Coosemans was able to push his first swipe against his post, but the action was not over. An RFS attacker picked up the ball and crossed low. In an unfortunate reflex, Moussa N’Diaye threw himself at the ball.
What followed was pure disbelief in the eyes of the Purple & White. How did we still hand this over?
Pats on the back for Coosemans
But to be fair, Anderlecht were far too weak tonight to really claim a three-pointer. Stroeykens’ touch of magic actually provided a flattering bonus.
Early in the game, the Purple & White had already gotten away well when an RFS goal was disallowed for offside. Then Anderlecht reacted quickly by pushing back, but that party also did not take place. Kasper Dolberg had pounded his defender to the ground.
After that, “inspirationless” was the key word. And Coosemans also deserved several pats on the back. He kept the Latvians from 1-0 with 2 beautiful parades – shortly before and shortly after half-time.
It should therefore not be surprising that Anderlecht has lost its perfect record in Europe after tonight. Although it is very sad to experience that against a low-flyer like RFS. Will it work again against Porto?
“Knots, Bots and Inside”
“It is a huge disappointment,” Mats Rits was honest after the match. “The general picture of the match is that we have control for 95 minutes.”
The goal was a hard hit. “They are playing the power play and there is a fight. We may be a little too late with the cross. Colin saves well and then the ball goes into his own goal. It was not a well-thought-out attack: just club, bounce and in.”
“It’s a shame we didn’t get 12 out of 12, because we deserved the 3 points. The balance is still very positive, but such a shitty goal is extremely frustrating.”
A feeling that Stroeykens could agree with. “Such a shame that we lost 2 points at the end. It is a disappointment, but you cannot forget the positive – especially of the 2nd half.”
“I always try to show myself and be dangerous. I have a different role, higher on the field. I have to bring more football to the team and that suits me well.”
“The match seemed under control. I didn’t have the feeling that they would do anything anymore, because they seemed tired and we had more chances. In the last minute the ball still ended up in their feet.”
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End!
How painful this will be for Purple and White. In minute 96, a moment of brilliance from Mario Stroeykens was erased by an own goal from N’Diaye. The people of Brussels have lost the perfect report, although after a lackluster performance they have themselves to blame.
RFS still equals!
This isn’t possible! In minute 96, that oh-so-sour equalizer still comes. Anderlecht seemed to be getting away with a good shot at the post at first. On the cross that follows, N’Diaye clumsily mows a low cross into his own goal.
In the 96th minute, Anderlecht got the better of it: 1-1
Simic smells an opportunity to clear the ball and drives it hard into the stands. Even then, the people of Brussels can quickly intercept again. It’s looking better and better.
RFS wins a corner and Hubert and co see that. don’t like to happen anyway. Will purple and white survive the small storm that will follow?
Yari Verschaeren must provide peace of mind in the final minutes. He still gets six minutes, that is the duration of the extra time.
An extra 7 minutes will be added.
The Latvians have no other option and move forward en masse. Anderlecht still have to hold out for just under 10 minutes – including extra time – and counter-attack if possible.
Gem from Stroeykens!
There it is 0-1, and how! Stroeykens turns away from his attacker and paints the leather beautifully with his left hand in the farthest intersection. Purple and White breathes a sigh of relief.
World goal by Stroeykens in the final!
Things go smoothly for a while around the 16 of RFS, then another pass follows backwards. The 0-1 is still not coming. In addition, they continue to watch out for counters, although the Latvians’ attacks in the second half can be counted on one hand.
Dramatic corner
Even on stationary phases it is not yet possible for purple and white. Another dramatic cross from Dreyer obviously doesn’t help. A few seconds later he is offside again.
