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Leuven is finally unleashed at the end of a difficult first period. With the counter back to zero for the second period title, they can go full again. Union was the great challenger of KV Mechelen for the title in the first period, but had to bow to a superior Malinwa on the last day of play.
Leuven:
Leuven had an unlikely start to the competition. It was considered one of the top favorites for promotion to the Jupiler Pro League before the start of the season, so it was all the more strange that they were on the other side of the table after the majority of the match days in the first period. In the last sprint, however, they have two important (monster) victories against Tubize and Roeselare.
0-4, that was the verdict in Roeselare. An unseen achievement, as only one team from Roeselare won in the Schierveld Stadium. This great victory is therefore a statement that old Leuven is back. ‘Before the match we wanted to create a kind of momentum for the start of the second period and that seems to have been successful. We have had dark days in which we have received a lot of criticism. We had to accept that, but we felt as staff that this group of players had a lot of potential. It is now important to get continuity in the team and to continue the good of the past weeks. ‘ said trainer Nigel Pearson.
St. Gilloise:
Union has bravely fought in the first period and has shown beautiful things. For example, they are going to win 0-3 on the field of Anderlecht, which shows how strong the Proximus League is. They have also blazed Mechelen to the (before) last day of play, something that Luka Elsner can still be proud of. After all, Mechelen has the most expensive core and is by far the most supporters.
The last game was decisive, although the cards were a big advantage for Mechelen. Union had to win a difference of five goals behind the Barracks, to be crowned champion of the first period. It was against expectations in a fairly open match, in which there certainly were opportunities for Union. Unfortunately it was not enough, it lost 2-1. Now they have to go full for the second period title, but I doubt if Youssouffou Niakaté will make twelve goals again this period.
Leuven vs St. Gilloise head to head matches
30.09.18 PL Leuven St. Gilloise 1 : 3
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14.01.18 PL Leuven St. Gilloise 3 : 1
25.11.17 PL St. Gilloise Leuven 0 : 0