Peter Vandenemppt also strict after Toby Alderweireld’s whiplash: ‘Referees don’t whistle badly, they reach a higher level than Antwerp’ – Football News

After the 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge, Toby Alderweireld was completely unhappy with the officiating. He believes that the level of referees is exciting.

Peter Vandenemppt said the referee did not always act correctly, but he believes the level is generally good during these qualifiers.

“If the referee had done his job, Antwerp would have deserved a point,” he said, according to Sportza. “Now there was discomfort and frustration, but this could generate energy for Thursday’s cup final against Union.”

“I found Toby Alderweireld’s criticism of the referees inappropriate and incorrect. The referees are not being very attacking at all in these qualifiers. They have reached a higher level than Antwerp.”

“Anyway, the way Alderweireld did it, in the first post-match emotion viewed through Antwerp glasses, makes it completely acceptable,” continues Vandenbempt.

However, he believes Antwerp are ready for the cup final against Union SG. “I think Antwerp’s performance against the current team was promising. I saw a lot of intensity, a lot of dedication and good organisation. However, not for the first time this season, the team has suffered from a lack of quality in possession. “To create great chances to create, they lack creativity with 3 from 21 and a bad pipe as a result, but to me it looks like Antwerp are ready to fight with Union for the cup.”