DEURNE. Antwerp found a way to clinch a draw against Anderlecht with a late goal from G. Ilenikhena scored in the (89′) after Anderlecht got a lead with a goal from T. Leoni (8′). Antwerp was surely better in terms of ball possession (65%)
The match was played at the Bosuilstadion stadium in Deurne on Sunday and it started at 6:30 pm local time. The referee was Erik Lambrechts who was helped by Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny. The 4th official was Matonga Simonini. The weather was scattered clouds. The temperature was cold at 8.35 degrees Celsius or 47.03 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 76%.
Match Statistics
- ! 65 Ball Possession 35
Shots
- 19 Total 10
- 5 On Target 4
- 9 Off Target 4
- 6 Shots blocked 3
- 149 Attack 85
- 84 Dangerous attack 29
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 2
- 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 9 Total 13
- 2 Yellow Cards 4
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
Antwerp was in firm control of the ball 65% while Anderlecht was struggling with a 35% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Antwerp was more aggressive with 84 dangerous attacks and 19 shots of which 5 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough Antwerp to win the match.
Antwerp shot 19 times, 5 on target, 9 off target. Regarding the opposition, Anderlecht shot 10 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Antwerp received 3 yellow cards (Mark van Bommel, George Ilenikhena and Jürgen Ekkelenkamp). On the opposite side, Anderlecht received 5 yellow cards (Brian Riemer, Zeno Debast, Jan Vertonghen, Anders Dreyer and Ludwig Augustinsson).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Antwerp has 31 points like Genk to remain in the 4th place. On the opposite side, Anderlecht will has 36 points to remain in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Pro League, Antwerp will host Westerlo on the 23rd of December with a 3-1 head to head statistic in favor of Antwerp (3 draws).
Anderlecht will host Genk on the 23rd of December with a 26-17 head to head statistic in favor of Anderlecht (11 draws).
Antwerp – Formation
Antwerp
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Antwerp started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Mark van Bommel decided to play with the following team: Jean Butez , Ritchie De Laet , Toby Alderweireld , Soumaila Coulibaly , Owen Wijndal , Arthur Vermeeren , Mandela Keita , Gyrano Kerk , Jürgen Ekkelenkamp , Chidera Ejuke and Vincent Janssen .
The home team had on the bench: Alhassan Yusuf, George Ilenikhena , Michel Ange Balikwisha , Arbnor Muja, Zeno Van Den Bosch , Jelle Bataille and Senne Lammens.
Antwerp could not rely on the presence of Jelle Bataille (injured).
Substitutions
Antwerp made 4 changes: Owen Wijndal for Jelle Bataille (39′), Ritchie De Laet for Michel Ange Balikwisha (58′), Gyrano Kerk for George Ilenikhena (59′) and Jürgen Ekkelenkamp for Zeno Van Den Bosch (87′).
Player of the match: Toby Alderweireld
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Antwerp was Toby Alderweireld.
His rating is with 86 passes (88% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 6 duels out of 10. He performed 1 cross.
Anderlecht – Formation
Anderlecht
Anderlecht started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Brian Riemer played with: Kasper Schmeichel , Killian Sardella , Zeno Debast , Jan Vertonghen , Ludwig Augustinsson , Thomas Delaney, Mario Stroeykens , Mats Rits , Theo Leoni , Anders Dreyer and Kasper Dolberg , Yari Verschaeren .
These were the players on the bench: Maxime Dupé, Moussa N’Diaye, Alexis Flips, Benito Raman , Luis Vázquez , Amadou Diawara and Tristan Degreef.
Substitutions
Anderlecht made 4 changes: Mario Stroeykens for Amadou Diawara (85′), Kasper Dolberg for Luis Vázquez (84′), Yari Verschaeren for Benito Raman (76′) and Theo Leoni for Alexis Flips (90′).
Player of the match: Theo Leoni
The player that probably impressed the most for Anderlecht was Theo Leoni.
His rating is with 1 goal, 53 passes (88% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 2 duels out of 9. He performed 1 cross.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Pro League.
- Union Saint-Gilloise – Mechelen – 1-0
- Antwerp – Anderlecht – 1-1
- Genk – Kortrijk – 4-0
- Club Brugge – Gent – 2-0
