KV Kortrijk vs. Club Brugge KV (31.07.2010)

In an intense matchup on the 31st of July, 2010, KV Kortrijk locked horns with Club Brugge KV in what turned out to be a tightly contested battle. Both teams entered the field with high spirits, but it was Kortrijk who managed to carve out a victory thanks to a crucial moment in the second half.

Club Brugge KV made their first change shortly after halftime, with M. Klukowski coming in as substitution one in the 46th minute, indicating a tactical shift to refresh their lineup. However, despite their efforts, it was Kortrijk who drew first blood. The home crowd erupted in the 56th minute when D. De Beule found the net with what would be the only goal of the match, tilting the scales in favor of Kortrijk.

Club Brugge KV quickly responded in an attempt to salvage the game, making a double substitution in the 60th minute by bringing on J. Blondel and K. Geraerts. The two were expected to reinvigorate Club Brugge's midfield, but despite their fresh legs, they couldn't break down Kortrijk's determined defense.

Kortrijk themselves engaged in strategic changes, with M. Ilombé being the first to come off the bench in the 69th minute as substitution one for Kortrijk. B. Capon followed as the second substitution in the 84th minute, helping to solidify their hold on the game. And, as the minutes waned, G. Rossini stepped onto the pitch as the third and final substitution in the 90th minute, introduced perhaps to run the clock down and secure the narrow lead.

The final whistle crowned KV Kortrijk the victors of the encounter, with a solid display that showcased their ability to hold their nerve and maintain a slender advantage. The goal from De Beule proved to be the decisive moment that separated the two sides, ensuring that the points stayed with Kortrijk. Despite Club Brugge's reshuffling and attempts to claw back into the game, they fell short, leaving Kortrijk to savor a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Lineup KV Kortrijk

Lineup Club Brugge KV

Substitutes KV Kortrijk

Substitutes Club Brugge KV

KV Kortrijk

KV Kortrijk football team is one of Belgium's smaller clubs with a history dating back to 1901. Over the years, they have occasionally played in the first league, but have not achieved significant success there. Their most valuable trophies come from the second league, which they won shortly after their foundation in the 1905/1906 season and a second time more than a century later in the 2007/2008 season. Their home stadium is the Guldensporenstadion providing a capacity of over 9,000 seats for fans.

Club Brugge KV

The Belgian football team Club Brugge KV (Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging) was founded in Bruges in 1891, then still as Brugsche Football Club. One of Belgium's most historically successful clubs, it currently plays its home games at the Jan Breydel Stadium with a capacity of over 29,000 spectators.

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