A goal in extra time by Toby Alderweireld, a former player of Atlético Madrid (2013-15), gave Genk a tie (2-2) that gave, 66 years later, Antwerp the fifth Belgian League title in its history .
Last day of the season was crazy. In Antwerp, Saint Gilloise and Genk, separated by one point and direct duels. All three were interim champions at one point. But the equalizer achieved at Antwerp’s Cegeka Arena ultimately wrested the trophy from Genk and rewarded Mark van Bommel’s team.
Antwerp is counting on itself on this last date when it visits Genk, who needs to win. The local team took advantage of the Nigerian goal on the brink of the break Toluwalase Arokodare although the dutch Gyran Church the match was tied in game time.
At 75′, Brian Heinen put Genk in front again, who saw themselves as champions because, in addition, St. Gillioise was defeated by Club Bruges. But in the 94th minute, quite a bit Toby Alderweireldwith a shot from outside the area after receiving the ball from Jelle Bataille, He gave the visitors the equalizer and the fifth title in their history at Antwerp, the club from his hometown where he signed a year ago with the aim of becoming champions.
the box Van Bommel He won his first trophy since 1957 and took over from Club Bruges, champions of the last three seasons and won 3-1 at the Joseph Marien stadium in Brussels against Royale Union Saint Gilloise, seeking a title they had not won since 1957 .88 seasons ago.
St. Gilloise, from champion to third in discount
But the St. Gilloise fell against Club Bruges, who were not at stake. And the locals took the lead at the start of the second half with a goal from the Ivorian simon adigra. But in the final stages, with the title in his hands, the clash shook.
The team is tied Rick Demil in the 90’s until shon homma and in 93 he led the target of just noah. Out of 100, cisse sandra rounded off the visiting victory that sank Union St. Gillois.
Antwerp and Genk, in the Champions League
Antwerp and Genk will play in the next edition of the Champions League from the qualifying phase. Union St. will play. Gilloise in the Europa League and Club Bruges in the Conference League.
Source: La Verdad
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