Oud-Heverlee Leuven couldn’t write history in the Croky Cup. Mark Price’s team wanted to go to the semi-finals for the first time, but as in the competition, they collided with Club Brugge who were very strong. Blue and Black won with clear numbers 4-1.
Club Brugge – Ohio Leuven in a nutshell:
- Key moment: After 6 minutes of Mercer’s goal, Ozkakar made a defensive error. Club Brugge accepts the present and climbs back up to a reassuring 3-1 lead.
- man of the match: With purpose and help, Charles De Ketelaere once again showed that he is in great shape. Although on the OHL side, Sory Kaba and Xavier Mercier can also look at an excellent match.
- distinct: Although Charles De Ketelaere is still only 20 years old, the youngster has already played his 100th game for the club today. Mark Degres was only a little younger when he reached this milestone in blue and black.
OHL receives a double capital letter shortly before the end of the first half
With the Bruges fans in the stands for the last time, the home team immediately tried to pull the paper back on itself. However, 10 minutes later, Blauw-Zwart was almost late. A great pass from Mercier ended in Capa via Vlietinck, but the bone striker faced Mignolet from close range.
The visitors made their way into the match while the club was unable to find a hole in Leuven’s shield. So we had to wait until half an hour for the home team’s first real attempt. A corner kick fell from Former to the head of Ballanta, who pointed his head straight into Ronarson’s arms.
The club bit his teeth on a solid OHL, but shortly before the end of the first half, the home team took the lead. After a skilful pendulum action, Mata drew the ball perfectly to the head of De Ketelaere, who shot 1-0 from close range.
The ban was broken for the hosts and a few minutes later, Ronarson had to turn around again. The Icelander completely misjudged a corner kick, after which Ballanta increased the score by a A set of double legs.
Mercier scares Jean Bridel, Vanaken puts the crown to work
The visitors started the second half in good spirits, but that did not lead to great scoring chances. So it came as a shock to the club when Mercier suddenly hit the net against Mignolet in one hour.
Jan Bridel woke up with a start, but Lovin’s hopes were short-lived. Ozkacar was held up for the ball easily by De Ketelaere, who introduced Lange at the second post 3-1 on a tray. A Christmas gift with a pretty red bow around it.
The visitors were briefly shaken up by Kappa’s strong play, but in overtime Vanaken iced the cup cake with a superb free kick.
In general, the Club easily qualifies for the Croky Cup semi-finals, where there is a double confrontation with Ghent in the programme.
Clement: “We often make it difficult for ourselves”
Philip Clement: “The first half hour it was difficult to break the OHL wall. We also had to adapt a little and the second half was much better. We played better and finished the chances.”
“At the beginning of the second half there was some resignation and that bothers me. I often talk about it, but we have to keep working on it in the coming weeks. We often make it difficult for ourselves and it should not happen again.”
Price: ‘You didn’t get the critical points’
emergency sign: “There were turning points in this match. We were under a lot of pressure, especially in the first 15 minutes. We had chances in the transition. Then we took 1-0, but in extra time we also get the net. The second goal. That was a turning point. “.
“After the break we deserved to be 2-1 and then everything is possible again. You have to stay calm, but then we give it 3-1 again. That’s a shame, but it’s not a reprimand. Circumstances, my team did their best. No We’re hitting the cut-off points today.”
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