“Thomas Claes opens the scoring from a corner routine, capitalising on Beveren's defensive disorganisation to head home and give Zulte-Waregem the lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Zalán Átrok doubles Zulte-Waregem's lead before half-time, converting after a sustained period of Zulte pressure that included Ferre Slegers testing the keeper twice in quick succession from both feet.”
Pivotal“Átrok completes a devastating double with his second of the afternoon, adding a third goal in the opening ten minutes of the second half after Beveren had shown signs of pressing for a response — ending any remaining doubt about the result.”
Pivotal“Anosike Ementa adds a fourth within two minutes of Átrok's near-miss, completing a devastating five-minute spell that left Beveren's defence in ruins and triggered a flurry of substitutions from both benches.”
Zulte-Waregem
SK Beveren
Outstanding performance
Zulte-Waregem•MidfielderZulte-Waregem produced one of the more statistically counterintuitive performances you will see in the Pro League this season, winning 4-0 despite controlling only 38% of the ball and being outpassed, out-cornered and out-attacked on paper by a Beveren side that generated 48 dangerous attacks to Zulte's 29. The difference was ruthless efficiency — four big chances created, four goals scored, with Beveren failing to convert any of their three shots on target. Thomas Claes broke the deadlock from a corner routine in the 21st minute, and from that point Beveren never truly recovered, with Zalán Átrok adding a second before half-time and a third shortly after the restart to effectively end the contest. Anosike Ementa added the fourth on the hour mark as Beveren's shape disintegrated, prompting a wave of substitutions on both sides as the game became a procession. For Zulte, this is a statement result that addresses early-season concerns at 15th in the table; for Beveren, a performance that dominated territory but produced nothing of substance will demand serious reflection from their coaching staff.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Jannik Robatsch takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
Jearl Margaritha takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Hemsley Akpa-Chuwuku takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Malick Mbaye takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Hemsley Akpa-Chuwuku takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Offside.
Malick Mbaye is substituted for Marley Ake.
VAR decision: Goal disallowed for offside against Nikola Mituljikic.
Nikola MituljikicNikola Mituljikic takes a right-footed shot and scores.
Malick Mbaye takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Malick Mbaye is on, and Marley Ake is off.
Nikola Mituljikic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Hemsley Akpa-Chuwuku comes on for Anosike Ementa.
Thomas Claes takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Thomas Claes takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Marley Ake takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Salim Diakite is on, and Franz Tangala is off.
Substitution: Nikola Mituljikic comes on for Istvan Atrok.
Cheick Conde takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Moise Kabore takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Jearl Margaritha is on, and Ferre Slegers is off.
Moise Kabore is on, and Lennart Mertens is off.
Jannik Robatsch is on, and Bruno Godeau is off.
Anosike EmentaShot by Anosike Ementa with a right-footed shot results in a goal.
assist: Yannick Cappelle
Goal! Anosike Ementa scores, making it 4-0.
Serxho Ujka comes on for Tobias Hedl.
Istvan Atrok took a right-footed shot but missed.
Shot by Istvan Atrok with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Tobias Hedl
Goal! Istvan Atrok scores, making it 3-0.
Anosike Ementa takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Thomas Claes takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Ferre Slegers takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Cheick Conde replaces Kurt Abrahams.
Laurent Lemoine attempted a header but missed the shot.
Offside.
First half ends with a score of 2-0.
Sieben DewaeleYellow CardYellow card issued to Sieben Dewaele.
Yellow card issued to Sieben Dewaele.
Shot by Istvan Atrok with his left foot results in a goal.
assist: Tobias Hedl
Goal! Istvan Atrok scores, making it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Ferre Slegers takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ferre Slegers takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Ferre Slegers takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Chris Lokesa takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Thomas ClaesShot on goal! Thomas Claes takes a left-footed shot.
Goal! Thomas Claes scores to make it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Christophe JanssensYellow CardChristophe Janssens receives a yellow card.
Lennart Mertens takes a right-footed shot, but it misses.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is Michiel Allaerts.
