Antwerp and Cercle Brugge share loot

The duel in Antwerp started with a new tribute to Miguel Van Damme, the goalkeeper of Cercle who recently passed away after a year-long battle with leukemia. Marc Overmars, the most impeccable new director of football affairs, was in the stands, but did not see any goals at the Bosuil in the first period.

Antwerp broke the spell early in the second period, via Michel-Ange Balikwisha (48.). The stock number 1 smelled blood, but Miyoshi and Nainggolan missed the 2-0. Kevin Denkey (76.) then equalized on the other side for Cercle on a rebound on a free kick. After that, no goals were scored.

Antwerp had already secured a place in the top four since last match day, which entitles them to the Champions’ play-offs. RAFC (63 pts) is third, Cercle (45 pts) tenth.