Big buzz at the Kempenstadion: Westerlo wins thrilling match in which 7 goals were scored against Union SG

KVC Westerlo faced Union SG at home on Saturday. Coach Timmy Simons kept the home team’s confidence. Sébastien Pocognoli also decided to rotate a bit. Khalaili, Rasmussen and Vanhouette joined the team.

After an initial warning from Westerlo, it was Rasmussen who made the decision on the spot. Less than five minutes later he kicked a corner to Rodriguez who headed it into the ropes. However, the Brussels people were not able to enjoy the lead for long.

Westerlo turns things around completely in 3 minutes.

After about fifteen minutes of play, Haspolat hit a free kick into the top corner in a way that was unmatched. Maurice had no chance. It took Westerlo three minutes to turn the completely unbalanced situation around. Stassen was sent deep with a smart and quick throw-in. He gave the ball well in front of goal and Mebodi put the ball past Maurice to make it 2-1.

After 30 minutes it was time again. This time Sayyasmanesh put his name on the scoreboard. Westerlo’s No. 7 had the ball at his feet after Machida had blocked Madsen’s shot, and he didn’t hesitate, leaving Morris looking back for a third time.

After the break and the score was 3-1, Union had to turn things around. Pocconioli intervened immediately after the end of the first half by bringing on Promes David, but to no avail for the Brussels team.

Reynolds exchanged the ball with Mebodi and finished the game off brilliantly himself. 4-1, Westerlo gave football lessons to the vice-champions. With this result the home fans started chanting “Champions, Ole, Ole”. Westerlo continued to create the best chances and came close to a fifth goal several times immediately after the fourth.

Union couldn’t cope with that, and there was a very strong defense by the Gamecocks. This Westerlo is a feast for the eyes. And after 70 minutes the score was suddenly 4-2, against the run of play. Fuseini saved a goal from Promes David by putting his foot on the ball as it rolled over the goal line.

But David’s promise got his goal in the end. In the 92nd minute he turned in Terho’s cross and made it a thrilling finale. Pocognoli was eventually sent off.

Westerlo have already scored 11 goals in the Jupiler Pro League. The club maintains their lead after the win. Union are still 4 out of 9 behind after three days of matches.