2 – 2
“Shunsuke Saito converts a free-kick to give Westerlo an early lead after Zulte-Waregem concede back-to-back fouls in the build-up.”
Pivotal“Tobias Hedl levels for Zulte-Waregem with a close-range finish moments after conceding a foul, following a Dylan Ourega chance that was saved.”
Pivotal“Norman Bassette converts from the spot early in the second half after Franz Tangala's handball in the box hands Westerlo a penalty.”
Pivotal“Tobias Hedl scores his second of the match, curling home from the center of the box to complete his brace and level the score at 2-2.”
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Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem
Outstanding performance
Zulte-Waregem•AttackerWesterlo twice held the lead through Shunsuke Saito's early free-kick and Norman Bassette's penalty, but Tobias Hedl proved the difference-maker, cancelling out both advantages to secure a share of the spoils for Zulte-Waregem. Westerlo dominated the underlying numbers with 54% possession, 413 passes at 85% accuracy and six shots on target, yet were made to pay for lapses at the back, including the 46th-minute handball that gifted Bassette his penalty. Zulte-Waregem were far more direct, generating more dangerous attacks (48 to 39) and doubling Westerlo's corner count, showing the attacking intent that yielded Hedl's decisive second strike in the 63rd minute. With five substitutions and a late yellow card shaping the closing stages, neither side could find a winner, leaving both to reflect on missed chances - Westerlo's three big chances squandered proving particularly costly given the context of the title race.
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Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Dylan Ourega concedes.
Yannick Cappelle from Zulte Waregem misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
Delay is over and the game is ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Norman Bassette from Westerlo.
Enrique Lofolomo from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Norman Bassette of Westerlo.
Substitution for Zulte Waregem: Malick Mbaye comes on for István Átrok.
assist: Anosike Ementa
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Tobias Hedl scores for Zulte Waregem with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Seiji Kimura of Westerlo commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Norman Bassette from Westerlo takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Cameron Congreve.
Cameron Congreve's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Westerlo is saved.
Yannick Cappelle from Zulte Waregem misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by István Átrok after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Amando Lapage of Westerlo.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box.
Offside for Westerlo. Norman Bassette is flagged for offside.
Attempt saved. Cisse Sandra's header from the center of the box is saved.
Enrique Lofolomo from Zulte Waregem commits a foul.
Cisse Sandra from Westerlo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Laurent Lemoine from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Norman Bassette of Westerlo.
Goal! Norman Bassette scores for Westerlo with a left-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now Westerlo 2, Zulte Waregem 1.
Franz Tangala of Zulte Waregem concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
The second half begins with the score tied at 1-1 between Westerlo and Zulte Waregem.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Westerlo and Zulte Waregem.
Westerlo is awarded a corner after Marley Aké concedes.
Attempt saved. Laurent Lemoine's header from the center of the box is saved.
Attempt saved. Laurent Lemoine's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Andreas Jungdal. Marley Aké provided the assist.
Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Andreas Jungdal concedes.
Zulte Waregem wins a corner after Andreas Jungdal concedes.
Attempt saved. Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Fofana of Westerlo.
Thomas Claes from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Amando Lapage of Westerlo.
Attempt saved. Cisse Sandra from Westerlo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
Anosike Ementa commits a foul for Zulte Waregem.
Amando Lapage from Westerlo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Enrique Lofolomo from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Norman Bassette of Westerlo.
Reda Laalaoui's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Westerlo is blocked. He was assisted by Norman Bassette.
Tobias Hedl's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Anosike Ementa.
assist: Anosike Ementa
Goal! It's 1-1 between Westerlo and Zulte Waregem. Tobias Hedl scores for Zulte Waregem with a right-footed shot from very close range.
Dylan Ourega from Westerlo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tobias Hedl of Zulte Waregem.
Dylan Ourega's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Louis Bostyn. The attempt was assisted by Shunsuke Saito.
Corner awarded to Zulte Waregem after a concession by Shunsuke Saito.
Thomas Claes from Zulte Waregem has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Enrique Lofolomo from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Norman Bassette of Westerlo.
Dylan Ourega from Westerlo commits a foul.
Attempt missed. István Átrok from Zulte Waregem heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. The assist was provided by Thomas Claes.
Tobias Hedl from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Shunsuke Saito from Westerlo with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Zulte Waregem win a corner after Ibrahim Fofana concedes.
Foul committed by Reda Laalaoui of Westerlo.
István Átrok from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Laurent Lemoine of Zulte Waregem.
Cisse Sandra from Westerlo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Laurent Lemoine from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Norman Bassette of Westerlo.
Marley Aké from Zulte Waregem wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Fofana of Westerlo.
Goal! Westerlo leads 1-0 against Zulte Waregem. Shunsuke Saito scores for Westerlo with a right-footed shot from a free kick.
Foul committed by Laurent Lemoine of Zulte Waregem.
Reda Laalaoui from Westerlo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Enrique Lofolomo commits a foul for Zulte Waregem.
Reda Laalaoui from Westerlo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Anosike Ementa from Zulte Waregem is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Amando Lapage of Westerlo.
Amando Lapage from Westerlo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Anosike Ementa commits a foul for Zulte Waregem.
First half begins.
Winless Westerlo, rooted at the bottom without a single point, welcome an in-form Zulte-Waregem side unbeaten in three and riding a wave of confidence. It's a genuine test of whether Westerlo's crisis can get any deeper against one of the league's early overachievers.
