Antwerp - KRC Genk - 2026-2027
The Jupiler Pro League witnessed a remarkable encounter on August 24, 2026, as Antwerp hosted Lommel United in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both tactical discipline and individual brilliance were put to the test in a contest where momentum shifted with every passing minute.
Opening Exchanges and Early Breakthrough
The match began with high intensity, and it didn't take long for Antwerp to find the breakthrough. In the 16th minute, Christopher Scott played a precise ball into the path of Anthony Valencia, who made no mistake in putting the home side ahead. However, Lommel United responded with resilience. They worked their way back into the contest and found an equalizer in the 31st minute when Josue Kongolo finished off a move orchestrated by Ibrahima Sory Bangoura. The teams went into the break level, with everything to play for in the second half.
Explosive Start to the Second Period
The restart saw Antwerp regain control with a clinical display of attacking football. Just three minutes after the interval, Rafiu Durosinmi restored the lead following an assist from Jeppe Erenbjerg. The pressure continued, and Jeppe Erenbjerg turned provider again in the 57th minute, this time setting up Ayumu Yokoyama to extend the cushion to 3-1. Despite the deficit, Lommel United refused to surrender, making tactical changes that soon paid dividends.
The Final Act: Frey’s Decisive Double
The game entered a frantic phase as Lommel United mounted a spirited comeback. Aaron Bibout reduced the deficit in the 70th minute after being set up by Jerry Afriyie, and the tension reached a boiling point when Eran Tuypens leveled the score at 3-3 in the 80th minute. However, the final moments belonged to Michael Frey. The Antwerp striker converted a penalty in the 86th minute to regain the lead and then sealed the 5-3 victory just two minutes later with his second goal of the night, assisted by Carlos Mejia, bringing a breathless encounter to a close.
