Refaelov paves the way to victory

MONDAY, 7 MARCH 2022, 12:18 - lajoya
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GAMES Anderlecht did what it had to do. It won against Ostend with  3-0, but played slow and uninspired before half-time. Refaelov opened the score shortly after the break and when Oostende left more space, purple-white created chances. Verschaeren and Raman were the shooters on duty. Unfortunately, Hoedt got a yellow card and will miss the top game against Antwerp. 
 


The match started slowly and never got up to speed before half-time. Anderlecht did try, but it looked languid and sloppy. The home team had a lot of ball possession, but didn't do anything with it. Kouamé did try a couple of times and there were some attacks where the combination between five Austrians was desperately needed. In the meantime, Hoedt got a yellow card (he was blinded by the sun, he said), which meant he misses the game against Antwerp. Oostende lurked on the counter, but could create even less danger, although at one point it was close.

After the break, there didn't seem to be much improvement on the horizon until Refaelov set up a one-two with Zirkzee in minute 49. That one ended somewhat fortunately and Refaelov placed a controlled shot into the goal. Oostende now left their hedgehog position and put some pressure on, but without any concrete goal threat. Kouamé put in a good effort around the hour, but Zirkzee wanted to finish too well.

Weijs brought more speed with Amuzu and Raman to take advantage of the space that Ostend left. Anderlecht regained control of the match and had two big chances through Kouamé and Ashimeru. Oostende's boat was now creaking on all sides. A quarter of an hour before the end of the match, the 2-0 was well deserved. Verschaeren set up a one-two with Kouamé and calmly slid the ball through Scherpen's legs. Four minutes later the matter was settled. Amuzu got a lot of space on the right, served Raman on target and the striker finished neatly.

That way, Anderlecht did what was expected. The only blemish on the match was the upcoming suspension of Hoedt. Hopefully Delcroix or Debast will be ready to play next weekend.
 

Score: 3-0
Goal(s): 1-0 Refaelov (49'), 2-0 Verschaeren (78'), 3-0 Raman (82')

Anderlecht:Van Crombrugge, Mykhailichenko (Sardella 80'), Magallan, Hoedt, Gomez, Cullen, Ashimeru (Olsson 84'), Refaelov (Amuzu 71'), Verschaeren, Zirkzee (Raman 71'), Kouamé (Stroeykens 84')
Ostend: Scherpen, Tanghe (D'Haese 69'), Fortes, Urhoghide, Ndicka (Atanga 7' Ambrose 69'), Capon, D'Arpino (Bätzner 53'), Rocha, McGeehan, Sakamoto, Gueye

Yellow: Hoedt (43'), Fortes (74'), Gueye (84')
Red card:

Referee: Wesli De Cremer
Stadium: Lotto Park
 



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