Forest, Belgium: Union-State Gilloise secures first place in Belgian Pro League five out of five victories in last five matches. On October 21, 2023, the Les Unionistes defeated Eupen by 4-0 at Stade Joseph Marien, their home ground.
The home team outperformed the visitors in every aspect. During the match, Gilloise took 21 shots, of which 11 were on target. With the ball possession rate of 56% and performing
585 passes, Gilloise ended the game with a dominating victory with 4 goals.
Gustaff Nilson, the Swedish, scored opening goal in 27th minute with a terrific header. The goal came after a perfect assist delivered by Loïc Lapoussin.
Mathias Rasmussen, the Norwegian, doubled the lead just after four minutes. The Les Unionistes were 2-0 ahead before the referee blew the halftime whistle.
During the second half, another goal was scored in the 60th minute, taking a freekick from the right corner and putting it into the net. The goal was later checked through VAR and declared offside.
The home team’s dominance didn’t end there. Mohammed Amoura, the Algerian, scored third goal from Gilloise’s side in 68th minute.
The first goal from Eupen’s side came in 81st minute. Victor Palsson, the Icelandic, scored a fantastic header—a relief and moment of joy for the away crowd.
Elton Kabangu immediately scored another goal from Gilloise right in the next minute, smoothly putting the ball in the nets, surpassing Eupen’s goalkeeper after a long run.
More troubles for Eupen after Nathan Bitumazala picked a yellow and red card for making a foul in 90th minute. He was sent off and anticipated to miss the next two games.
The Union-State Gilloise will face LASK, the Austrian Bundesliga Club, in the Europa League on October 27, 2023. The club lost one and draw in last two matches in Europa League group E.
