Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Royal Antwerp FC 0-2 at the Bosuilstadion in the Jupiler Pro League, according to match reports from September 20, 2026. Invaders Mateo Biondic and Denzel De Roeve secured the victory for the visitors, lifting Union to the top tier of the league table alongside KAA Gent, while Antwerp’s struggles continued under coach Marvin Compper following a run of losses.
Biondic and De Roeve Strike to Secure Away Victory
Union broke the deadlock shortly after halftime when Mateo Biondic beat Arthur Vermeeren and Josha Cortés to a cross from Relebohile Mofokeng, firing past goalkeeper Akmal Zabihullo o‘g‘li Nozawa to make it 0-1, as reported by match coverage. Antwerp pushed for an equalizer, but late substitute Denzel De Roeve sealed the match in the closing stages. Guilherme delivered a low cross that was flicked on to De Roeve, whose hard strike slipped through Nozawa’s legs to establish the final 0-2 scoreline.
Discipline Frustrations and Late Red Card on the Bosuil
The fixture grew increasingly physical as referee Jan Boterberg handed out multiple yellow cards and a late dismissal. Antwerp’s Bahmed Deuff received his first yellow card for a challenge on Kevin Rodríguez, followed quickly by a second yellow and subsequent red card after tangling with Besfort Zeneli in the 70th minute. Later in the match, Deuff and Hervé Koffi received matching yellow cards from Boterberg following an on-field altercation.
Did you know? Union entered the fixture wearing a special green kit celebrating the 100-year-old Westtribune of the Joseph Marienstadion, featuring stained-glass motifs from the historic VIP room and a color nodding to the Dudenpark.
Tactical Setup and Pre-Match Honoring of Club Figures
Antwerp coach Marvin Compper made four changes to his starting lineup compared to the club’s match against Club Brugge, reinstating Christopher Scott, Michael Frey, and Luca Schelfhout, while David Hubert’s Union welcomed back Van de Perre and Adem Zorgane from suspension. Prior to kickoff, the Bosuil crowd honored former sporting director Marc Overmars for his past successes with the club and paid tribute to legendary equipment manager Raymond De Witte with a massive tifo display.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Antwerp vs. Union match?
Union defeated Antwerp 0-2 with goals from Mateo Biondic and Denzel De Roeve.
When was the match played?
The Jupiler Pro League fixture took place on September 20, 2026, at the Bosuilstadion.
Who scored the goals for Union?
Mateo Biondic opened the scoring in the 51st minute, and Denzel De Roeve added the second goal in the 78th minute.
Why did Union players wear special shirts before kickoff?
Union players wore shirts bearing the message “Estamos contigo papi” to support teammate Kevin Mac Allister, who was sidelined for six months with a cruciate ligament injury.
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