Scoring Zirkzee important for Anderlecht with a win over Antwerp

Striker Joshua Zirkzee has been important for Anderlecht with a goal in the Belgian top match against Antwerp. Anderlecht, which was fourth before the match, won the game at home with 2-1 and now takes over third place from the club from Antwerp.

Zirkzee (20) made the opening goal in the first half, his thirteenth league goal of the season. The Dutchman was substituted halfway through the second half. Midfielder Lior Refaelov scored the winning goal for Anderlecht from a penalty after an hour of play, after Alhassan Yusuf equalized on behalf of the visitors before half time.

Anderlecht are 12 points behind leader Union and 5 points behind Club Brugge, which is second.