They are even more so after their victory against the defending champion, for whom the Cup final is increasingly becoming the focal point after three consecutive defeats. However, the Antwerp people were not ridiculous as the final score could indicate. In the first half, the number was even the better team. “We didn’t put them under good pressure”admits Hans Vanaken who also pointed out this inability of the opponent to create real chances.
As for Club Bruges, it only took one stoppage for Raphael Onyedika to confirm that he is the man in form at the start of the playoffs. “We opened the score just before half-time and morerejoiced Captain Vanaken. The difference now is that we manage to be efficient.”
Like on the second and third goals. “What if we feel something bubbling in training? Yes. Even if it’s a lot of rest and tactics given the sequence of matches.”
The menu will undoubtedly be the same for Nicky Hayen's men this week with the crucial trip to PAOK and the one at Duden Park. “A difference between the new coach and Ronny Deila? I would say the way of building perhaps”analyzed Maxim De Cuyper.
In any case, the interim T1 completely revived the Club by taking 7 points out of 9 in the Champions playoffs where everything counts double…
Club Brugge: Jackers; De Cuyper (89th De Cuyper), Ordonez, Mechele, Meijer; Vetlesen (69th Balanta), Onyedika, Vanaken; Skoras (68th Jutgla), Thiago, Nusa (80th Zinckernagel).
Antwerp: Lammens; Battle (68th De Laet), Van Den Bosch, Alderweireld, Wiindal; Keita, Ekkelenkamp (68th Ilenikhena), Yusuf (82nd Valencia); Ejuke (68th Ondrejka), Janssen, Balikwisha.
Referee: MM Van Driessche.
Warnings: Thiago, Onyedika, Van Den Bosch, Balikwisha.
The goals : 44th Onyedika (1-0), 60th Skoras (2-0), 90th+6 Zinckernagel (3-0).
