Westerlo vs Antwerp
Het Kuipje
N. Laforge
2025/2026
Match Report
Royal Antwerp claimed a dominant 4-2 away win over KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League playoffs, with Vincent Janssen at the heart of the damage on a frantic evening at Het Kuipje.
Westerlo's night fell apart early when Erkan Bayram was sent off inside the first ten minutes. Janssen pounced with a quick brace (25', 28') before Christopher Scott made it three just before half-time (44'). Isa Sakamoto pulled one back for the hosts (58'), but Gyrano Kerk immediately restored Antwerp's three-goal cushion (60'). Shunsuke Saito added a late consolation (87') to make the scoreline more respectable.
The victory keeps Antwerp firmly in the hunt in the Conference League playoff group, while Westerlo — undone by the early red card and ruthless finishing from their opponents — face a tough task to stay in European contention.
Match Events
10'
25'
28'
32'
38'
C. Scott(misses next match)
38'
A. Piedfort(misses next match)
40'
44'
58'
60'
61'
61'
61'
64'
68'
68'
78'
79'
87'
90+1'
V. Janssen(Goal Disallowed - offside)
90+3'
R. Neustadter(misses next match)
90+3'
Y. Hamdaoui(misses next match)
10'
25'
28'
32'
38'
C. Scott(misses next match)
(misses next match)A. Piedfort
38'
40'
44'
58'
60'
61'
61'
61'
68'
78'
87'
90+1'
V. Janssen(Goal Disallowed - offside)
(misses next match)R. Neustadter
90+3'
90+3'
Y. Hamdaoui(misses next match)
Statistics
35%Possession65%
10Shots20
4Shots on Target12
2Corners7
11Fouls13
2Offsides8
4Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
257Passes468
8Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
11
Westerlo wins
7
Draws
7
Antwerp wins
Goals: 40 - 37
