“Substitute Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu broke the deadlock in stoppage time, giving Zulte-Waregem the lead against a tiring ten-man Kortrijk side.”
Pivotal
KV Kortrijk
Zulte-Waregem
Outstanding performance
KV Kortrijk•MidfielderThis was a cagey, error-strewn affair that stayed goalless deep into the second half before unraveling dramatically in the final minutes. Kortrijk's task became much harder just after the hour mark when Rok Štorman was dismissed for a professional foul as last man, leaving them to defend with ten men for almost 30 minutes. Zulte-Waregem, without ever dominating territorially, kept probing and their patience paid off in stoppage time as substitute Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu opened the scoring moments after coming on, before fellow substitute Zalán Átrok doubled the lead almost immediately after. Kortrijk's night ended in further misery as Rudy Kohon was shown a second red card for violent conduct in the chaotic closing exchanges, capping a bruising ten-card, three-dismissal encounter. Despite similar overall numbers - both sides finished level on possession and corners - Zulte-Waregem's greater composure and bench impact ultimately proved decisive.
How entertaining was this match?
Attempt saved. Basile Vroninks from Kortrijk has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Louis Bostyn of Zulte Waregem. The assist comes from Jamie Roche.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Malick Mbaye from Zulte Waregem has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Delay in the match involving Zulte Waregem.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Substitution for Zulte Waregem: Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu comes on for Thomas Claes.
Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Axel Drouhin concedes.
Corner awarded to Zulte Waregem after a concession by Harrison Murray-Campbell.
Benoit De Jaegere from Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gilles Ruyssen of Kortrijk.
Malick Mbaye from Zulte Waregem attempts a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it goes close and misses to the right.
Attempt saved. Laurent Lemoine from Zulte Waregem has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Corner awarded to Zulte Waregem after a concession by Harrison Murray-Campbell.
Foul committed by István Átrok of Zulte Waregem.
Boris Lambert from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Kortrijk: Basile Vroninks comes on for Suf Podgoreanu.
Substitution for Kortrijk: Boris Lambert comes on for Brecht Dejaegere.
Substitution for Kortrijk: Jellert Van Landschoot comes on for Goduine Koyalipou.
Jamie Roche from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thomas Claes of Zulte Waregem.
Thierry Ambrose is caught offside for Kortrijk.
Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Harrison Murray-Campbell concedes.
Substitution for Zulte Waregem: István Átrok comes on for Tobias Hedl.
Substitution for Zulte Waregem: Benoit De Jaegere comes on for Franz Tangala.
Laurent LemoineYellow CardLaurent Lemoine from Zulte Waregem receives a yellow card.
Rok ŠtormanRed CardRok Storman from Kortrijk receives a red card.
VAR is checking for a possible red card.
Malick Mbaye from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Rok Storman from Kortrijk commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Thierry Ambrose from Kortrijk has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. He was assisted by Suf Podgoreanu.
Corner awarded to Kortrijk after a concession by Jakob Kiilerich.
Attempt missed. Rok Storman from Kortrijk took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Anosike Ementa of Zulte Waregem.
Jamie Roche from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Anosike EmentaYellow CardAnosike Ementa of Zulte Waregem receives a yellow card.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Jamie Roche concedes.
Harrison Murray-CampbellYellow CardHarrison Murray-Campbell from Kortrijk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Malick Mbaye from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Harrison Murray-Campbell of Kortrijk.
Foul committed by Malick Mbaye of Zulte Waregem.
Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Laurent Lemoine from Zulte Waregem heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Marley Aké provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Franz Tangala from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Kortrijk after a concession by Franz Tangala.
Attempt saved. Gilles Ruyssen's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Louis Bostyn.
Attempt missed. Suf Podgoreanu from Kortrijk has a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Thomas Claes of Zulte Waregem.
Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Tobias Hedl of Zulte Waregem.
Jamie Roche from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at Kortrijk 0, Zulte Waregem 0.
Substitution for Zulte Waregem: Malick Mbaye comes on for Serxho Ujka.
The first half ends with Kortrijk and Zulte Waregem tied at 0-0.
Offside for Kortrijk. Goduine Koyalipou is flagged for offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Jakob Kiilerich from Zulte Waregem misses an attempt with a header from very close range after a corner.
Corner awarded to Zulte Waregem after a concession by Rudy Kohon.
Enrique Lofolomo from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Goduine Koyalipou of Kortrijk.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Jamie Roche of Kortrijk.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marley AkéYellow CardMarley Aké from Zulte Waregem receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt missed. Thomas Claes from Zulte Waregem took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Thomas Claes of Zulte Waregem.
Thierry Ambrose from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk.
Franz Tangala commits a foul for Zulte Waregem.
Franz Tangala of Zulte Waregem receives a yellow card for a foul.
Brecht Dejaegere from Kortrijk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Kortrijk. Goduine Koyalipou is caught offside.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Jamie Roche of Kortrijk.
Serxho Ujka from Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Rudy Kohon from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Kortrijk after a concession by Jakob Kiilerich.
Enrique Lofolomo of Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Rok Storman from Kortrijk is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Rudy Kohon from Kortrijk takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Gilles Ruyssen from Kortrijk has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Kortrijk wins a corner after Enrique Lofolomo concedes.
Kortrijk is awarded a corner after Laurent Lemoine concedes.
Foul committed by Serxho Ujka of Zulte Waregem.
Goduine Koyalipou from Kortrijk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kortrijk wins a corner after Franz Tangala concedes.
Attempt blocked. Goduine Koyalipou from Kortrijk has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked. Brecht Dejaegere provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Suf Podgoreanu from Kortrijk has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Louis Bostyn from Zulte Waregem.
Rudy Kohon from Kortrijk commits a handball.
Suf Podgoreanu from Kortrijk wins a free kick on the left wing.
Franz Tangala from Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Foul committed by Thierry Ambrose of Kortrijk.
Franz Tangala from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tobias Hedl of Zulte Waregem is caught offside.
Thomas Claes from Zulte Waregem has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Foul committed by Gilles Ruyssen of Kortrijk.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
First half begins.
