During the round, the champion changed 4 times, 3 at the end. To do this, Belgium reformed the league
Polina Kuimova June 5, 2023, 1:00 PM Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Antwerp won gold for the first time in 66 years.
An incredible denouement took place in the Belgian Pro League: a few minutes into the final matches, the champion changed several times! As a result, the trophy was taken by Antwerp, which did not become the first for 66 years.
First, let’s remember what format they play in Belgium. After the regular season, the playoff round takes place there – four clubs participate. Your points are divided in half, with “halves” being rounded up.
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Antwerp, Union, Genk and Club Brugge have qualified for the playoffs this season. Before the final round, the lineup in the table was powerful:
Antwerp – 46 points. Union – 46 points. Genk – 45 points. Bruges – 33 points.
Three teams claimed the championship at once! “Genk” played with “Antwerp”, “Union” – with “Brugge”.
The following is the schedule of the final matches.
In the 45th minute, Genk opens the scoring and rises to the first row (48 points). “Union” – in the second (46), “Antwerp” – in the third (46).In the 58th minute, “Antwerp” compares and rises to second place (47). “Genk” slides to third (46). On 75, “Genk” takes the lead again and becomes second (49). The first is still “Union” (49). 89 is compared to “Bruges”. “Genk” becomes the first (49), “Union” – the second (47).90 + 3rd minute. Brugge scores one more 90 + 4th – Antwerp compare (47 points, Union and Genk each have 46). Toby Alderweireld! Far blow! And he makes his team 90+10º champion. Bruges finishes off Unión and marks the third, but this does not affect anything.
Toby Alderweireld
Photo: Getty Images
An excellent ending! For this reason, the Belgians carried out all the reforms (and there were many) in search of the ideal formula. They really wanted the league to be spectacular. Looks like they did it.
