Club Brugge and Antwerp share the points after a non-match

Losing is not an option for blue-black, which would have to admit nine points to Antwerp in the event of a loss. In the opening phase there is therefore a sterile balance between the two top clubs. Lots of midfield play and hardly any threat ahead. In the first half hour, Balikwisha lashes out and Hans Vanaken wrongly claims a penalty for handplay after a blocked shot against Alderweireld.

Weak first half

Club is increasingly playing forward. There is no fire in the game at Antwerp: the Great Old is mainly aiming for the counter. Still, the game doesn’t really break open. Neither team manages to really dominate. Hoping for improvement in the second half. (Read more below the photo).

Fear of losing

The second half starts a little brighter. Ekkelenkamp goes down in a duel with Mechele. D’Hondt listens to the VAR for a moment, but lets play continue. Correct decision. However, the depth is still lacking in the second half. Is the fear of losing greater than the will to win? If Club can threaten, it is often through a stagnant phase.

In the last ten minutes, Antwerp tries to push through, but goal-ready opportunities again fail to materialise. And when things get hot in front of goal, Mignolet is ready. Parker tries to force something with Yaremchuk’s input. But the Ukrainian is also no longer able to do anything. The game ends as it started: 0-0.