KVC Westerlo vs. Royal Antwerp FC (27.12.2022)

The stage was set on December 27, 2022, for an enthralling soccer match between KVC Westerlo and Royal Antwerp FC. The match promised excitement, and it duly delivered with a flurry of goals and cards.

The first notable event came in the 21st minute when Ritchie De Laet of Antwerp received a yellow card for a challenge, setting the tone for a competitive match. As halftime approached, KVC Westerlo's M. De Cuyper found the back of the net in the 44th minute, giving the home team the lead with a well-taken goal.

Westerlo carried their momentum into the second half, with Bryan Reynolds receiving a yellow card just a minute after the break. The caution didn't dampen Westerlo's spirits, however, as N. Madsen doubled their lead with another goal in the 47th minute.

Antwerp’s striker M. Frey brought his team back into contention with a goal of his own in the 51st minute, but their hopes were dealt a blow when M. Fixelles scored Westerlo's third goal in the 65th minute.

The match saw a series of substitutions from both sides starting in the 70th minute with N. Chadli coming on for Westerlo and J. Bataille for Antwerp. Westerlo made two more changes in the 78th minute, bringing on M. Fixelles and N. Dorgeles, while Antwerp responded a minute later by introducing G. Ávila.

As the game neared its end, Antwerp made a last-ditch effort to salvage something from the match. In the 86th minute, A. Vermeeren was subbed in for Antwerp, which was quickly followed by V. Janssen finding the net, making the scoreline a nail-biting 3-2. The excitement peaked when C. Stengs scored for Antwerp in the 88th minute, drawing the teams level.

However, Westerlo had one more move to make, bringing on H. Akbunar in the 89th minute as their fourth substitution. Despite Antwerp's late resurgence, Westerlo managed to hold on, culminating in a thrilling match full of goals and drama that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The final scoreline reflected a tightly contested encounter and a memorable victory for KVC Westerlo.

Lineup KVC Westerlo

Lineup Royal Antwerp FC

Substitutes KVC Westerlo

Substitutes Royal Antwerp FC

KVC Westerlo

The nickname of the club is De Kempeneers, the colour combination of the jerseys is yellow and blue. For home games the jersey is yellow, which is complemented by blue shorts, for away games it is the other way around. Alternatively, they also use white jerseys with blue details. At home they are at Het Kuipje Westerlo stadium, which has a capacity of 8,035 spectators. The club was founded back in 1933 and, as its name suggests, operates in the Belgian municipality of Westerlo in the province of Antwerp.

Royal Antwerp FC

Royal Antwerp Football Club, commonly known as Royal Antwerp or simply Antwerp, is a historic football team based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded in 1880, it is Belgium’s oldest club and has been referred to as "The Great Old" by its supporters and the media. They traditionally play in a red and white kit and their home games are hosted at the Bosuilstadion.

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