Anderlecht give away victory in overtime

GAMES Anderlecht had a weak game against a rigid Mouscron. It played against ten man from the end of the first half, but never managed to creat a really played opportunity. Dimata appeared to break the spell with a penalty, but in added time, Mouscron scored the draw. The pain points reappeared: it is not possible to control a match and goal orientation and the ability to score in the zone of truth are lacking.

At half-time, Anderlecht went to the dressing room 0-0. The local team had a lot of possesion of the ball, but had not had a clear chance in the half. Ait El Hadj and Doku were busy with some passes. Doku himself once stood diagonally in front of goal to finish off, Murillo headed the ball against Dimata and in additional time, Zulj kicked goalkeper Koffi from diagonally. Anderlecht ofthe sought depth through Trebel and Zulj, but did not yield any concrete result.

Mouscron was limited to defending, but it was given the greatest chance. Just after half an hour, Cobbaut let Tambekou pass too easyly, but Van Crombrugge saved Anderlecht with the foot in an attempt from Badibanga, who appeared alone front of him. In the 38th minute, Mouscron had to continue with ten men after a second yellow card for Bocat, after fouls on Doku. But even against one man less, the home team did not find an opening, the pace was also too slow for that too.

The first achievement after the break was a shot from Trebel. At the corner that followed, Luckassen headed to the goal. With Tau, Kompany brought new strength to the team shortly before time. Referee Smet pointed out suddenly when Tau went down after a mistake by Dabila. Dimata, who did not really play his best game, socred 1-0. Immediately after, Colassin took his place.

Anderlecht were luky when referee Smet only drew the yellow card after a serious mistake by Trebel against Bakic. VAR could have changed from yellow to red, but nothing happened. Ten minutes before the end, Anderlecht was able to threaten again. Doku got rid of his guard and crossed, but neither Zulj or Tau could outwit Koffi. Mouscron tried to change the pace and Anderlecht lost control of the match.

Suddenly, Faraj threatened to dribble some players, but its attempt was blocked just on time. In add time, Colassin released another ball out from Tau out. Due to the tight advantage, the henegauwers were still waiting for that ball that fell well. Once again, Faraj passed easily and Gnohéré headed for the goal in the far corner. Soon after, Smet whistled.

For example, a weak Anderlecht loses valuable points against an admittedly rigid Mouscron. After 1-0 there was hardly any attempt to increase the score and if you play too cautiosily you often put your foot down, especially this team who cannot fully control even the easiest match. Hopefully, newcomers Bundu and Nmecha can connect soon, as this core riquieres additional scoring / offense ability. After all, if you score enough, a goal against is less damaging. Anderlecht now five out of nine, which is not enough given the program. Next Friday it will go to Oostend, against which Anderlecht lost twice last season.

Score: 1-1
Goals: 61' Dimata 1-0. +90' Gnohéré 1-1

Anderlecht: Van Crombrugge, Murillo, Luckassen, Cobbaut, Mikhaylichenko, Trebel (81' Verschaeren), Zulj, Kana, Ait El Had (54' Tau), Doku, Dimata (63' Colassin)
Mouscron: Koffi, Dabila, Agouzoul, Hocko, Onaka, Postolachi (43' Quirynen), Bakic (74' Gnohéré), Ciranni, Bocat, Badibanga (68' Faraj), Tabekou

Yellow cards: 10' Bocat, 23' Zulj, 38' Bocat, 69' Trebel
Red cards: 38' Bocat (2x yellow)

Referee: Smet
Stadium: Lotto Park