Powerful match between Club Brugge and Union does not result in a winner: Union ends with field player in goal, again discussion about penalty

Powerful match between Club Brugge and Union does not result in a winner: Union ends with field player in goal, again discussion about penalty

The gap between Club and Union has not changed: fourteen points it is. On the field the difference was not that big. Club wanted more, Union, with Burgess to the end, held on: 1-1.

First of all, Christian Burgess was annoying. He challenged the supporters. Dropped at every contact. Already won around half an hour. Regrettably. Burgess is a good defender, without a doubt. He doesn’t need those tricks. Referees should punish that kind of unsportsmanlike behavior more emphatically with a yellow card, or even two yellow cards if the whining continues. However, it doesn’t happen. Burgess, who is not ready for trial, has received… zero red cards in 146 matches at Union.

Even when Burgess – already in the ref’s book at the time – committed a penalty foul in the second half with a flying tackle, Vergoote did not think it necessary to send him to the changing rooms. As far as we are concerned, this is an error. Igor Thiago did not miss: 1-1. Union then claimed prior hand play from Vetlesen.

Club had indeed fallen behind – you already knew that. Amoura kicked the ball into the box, Nilsson won the header against Mechele (0-1). It was almost the first time that Union was able to threaten. Strong teams seize their moments.

Club was on level ground in the first half, and yet halfway through it was 0-1 in favor of the Unionists. Virtually it was seventeen points ahead of blue-black. Complete madness, and at the same time that bonus was not stolen. You know, we know, Club knows: good team, that Union.

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Jan Breydel is an old barracks, but there is a great atmosphere. The twelfth man intended to make it an intimidating evening. It inspired Club to a great start, Thiago should have always scored, but he decided wide. At times Club was strong, with high pressure, combinations and lots of people in the box. That did not mean that Union goalkeeper Moris had to make miracle saves. Union was in good shape – is it any surprise? -, Machida and Mac Allister performed their defensive duties excellently.

In short, it was no coincidence that Club needed a penalty to come alongside. It does not alter the fact that the tie was certainly deserved at that moment.

Powerful match between Club Brugge and Union does not result in a winner: Union ends with field player in goal, again discussion about penalty

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Big toe Plovie

The match was full of incidents. We pick out one in which Burgess was not involved: when Amoura stranded in the Club dug-out after a push, equipment man Plovie stuck his big toe in the attacker’s buttocks. It led to fighting on the sidelines. Peace on earth? None of that.

It must be said that Vergoote did not feel enough about the spectacle. It’s that we don’t feel like talking about the arbitration again, because otherwise… Let’s put it this way: with a five out of ten, Vergoote still did well on his Christmas report.

Many eyes were on Amoura, whose last match it was before leaving for the African Cup of Nations in January. The Algerian was obviously a scourge for the Club’s rearguard with his speed and he also provided an assist. On the other hand… It may be tempting if you are so fast, but it doesn’t hurt to dribble with the ball at your feet every now and then. After all, it is also a quality of Amoura, but in our opinion he does not use it enough (but then we are very critical).

Powerful match between Club Brugge and Union does not result in a winner: Union ends with field player in goal, again discussion about penalty

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Strong Vetlesen

At Club, Thiago and Vanaken were once again the better elements. Vetlesen also left his mark on this top player – he regularly infiltrated and provoked many violations. Vetlesen has gradually found his place at Club.

With fifteen minutes left on the clock, Ronny Deila dared to bring a defender (Spileers) to the side for an extra striker (Jutglà). It showed courage. Deila did not come to Club just to reach play-off 1. The Norwegian wants more. To his credit.

Football did not become more attractive towards the end. Pounding, pushing, pulling, falling, getting up, carrying on again – it was that kind of match. Christmas football is war, apparently. There were no more goals.

Union is now unbeaten for fourteen league matches in a row, Club was able to put its foot next to the unapproachable leader. And, oh yeah, Burgess should never have made it to the end. What if Vergoote had just done his job? After all, he gets paid for it.

Vergoote did bring out his red cardboard in the absolute finale. Jutglà dribbled the far-out Moris, who was hanging on his shirt. The goalkeeper was allowed to take a shower. After the final whistle, Thiago and Lapoussin were again punished with yellow after a riot.

“Anti-football,” the supporters chanted. It wasn’t all very nice to see.

To end with a touch of feel-good: Happy New Year, dear reader.

Powerful match between Club Brugge and Union does not result in a winner: Union ends with field player in goal, again discussion about penalty

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