Jupiler Pro League
AntwerpFT
0 - 5
HT: 0–3
Standard Liege3 May 2026, 14:00
Bosuilstadion, Deurne
Jasper Vergoote, Belgium
Antwerp46’Y. Hamdaoui
59’Z. Van Den Bosch
66’G. Kerk
66’E. Tuypens
66’Y. Tsunashima
72’K. Kouyate
85’D. Praet
90’K. Kouyate
90’K. Kouyate
Standard Liege
Y. Tsunashima33’
T. Nkada38’
D. Bates42’
R. Said48’
M. Fossey55’
R. Said62’
A. Abid63’
T. Nkada63’
C. Nielsen82’
R. Said82’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
8.6/10Man of the Match
R. Said (Standard Liege)
Key Moments
133’ Own goal by Y. Tsunashima, which opened the scoring and disrupted Antwerp’s early rhythm.
238’ and 42’ back-to-back goals by T. Nkada and D. Bates, extending the lead and exposing Antwerp’s defensive vulnerabilities.
390’ red card to K. Kouyate, leaving Antwerp with numerical inferiority and eliminating a key midfielder.
Tactical Insights
Antwerp’s high foul count (18) and poor passing accuracy (465 passes vs 229 for Standard Liege) highlight a lack of control in midfield and a reactive approach to pressing.
Standard Liege’s ability to score five goals despite limited possession (35%) underscores their efficiency in transition and clinical finishing, particularly in the first half.
Antwerp faced a comprehensive defeat against Standard Liege in a one-sided Jupiler Pro League encounter, losing 0-5 with the scoreline already 0-3 at halftime. The match was defined by Standard Liege’s clinical efficiency and Antwerp’s inability to capitalize on possession. Despite dominating 65% of the ball and registering 11 shots, Antwerp struggled to create clear chances, with only 7 shots on target. Standard Liege, despite minimal possession (35%), were more direct and effective, scoring five goals through a combination of individual brilliance and defensive lapses by Antwerp. The early own goal by Y. Tsunashima at 33’ proved pivotal, immediately shifting momentum and setting the tone for a night of defensive errors. Antwerp’s tactical approach appeared disjointed, with excessive fouls (18) and a lack of cohesion in midfield, while Standard Liege’s high pressing and quick transitions overwhelmed the hosts. The red card to K. Kouyate in the 90th minute further compounded Antwerp’s woes, reducing them to 10 men and sealing their fate.