In a tightly contested match at the Jan Breydel Stadium, Club Brugge and Union Saint Gilloise battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw, showcasing the competitive spirit of Belgian football. The encounter provided an exciting display of skill and determination from both sides, with each team fighting hard to secure a vital result in the championship round.
The deadlock was broken in the 48th minute when Henok Teklab capitalized on a well-executed play to give Union Saint Gilloise the lead, assisted by Mathias Rasmussen. However, Club Brugge responded swiftly, with Andreas Skov Olsen equalizing in the 57th minute after a brilliant setup from Ferran Jutgla.
Buoyed by their equalizer, Club Brugge continued to press forward, and their efforts paid off when Skov Olsen found the back of the net again in the 72nd minute, this time assisted by Maxim De Cuyper. The goal put Club Brugge in the driver’s seat, seemingly on course for a crucial victory.
However, Union Saint Gilloise refused to concede defeat and mounted a determined comeback in the latter stages of the match. Their persistence paid off when Koki Machida scored in the 84th minute, courtesy of an assist from Cameron Puertas, securing a hard-earned point for his team.
Nigeria’s Raphael Onyedika was involved for 55 minutes in the game. The midfielder took two shots, won 5 of his 7 contested duels and had 2 tackles and clearances in his duration on the pitch.
The draw sees Club Brugge maintain their position at the top of the Belgian championship round table, level on points with second-placed Anderlecht. Despite dropping points, Union Saint Gilloise remain in contention for Europa League qualification, sitting third in the rankings with 43 points.
