Standard Liège 2:2 Cercle Brugge — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Standard Liège and Cercle Brugge shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the First Division A. The hosts led 2-1 early in the second half, only for Cercle to snatch a point with an 88th-minute equaliser.

Cercle took the lead in the 41st minute through Lukas Mondele, but Dennis Eckert Ayensa equalised in first-half stoppage time. Ayensa then put Standard ahead three minutes after the restart, before Christiaan Ravych levelled late on.

Standard had the better of the numbers, with 56% possession, 20 shots and an expected-goals figure of 2.29. Cercle managed only two shots on target, yet both of them went in, which was enough to take something from the game.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge?

Standard Liège 2-2 Cercle Brugge (First Division A).

Who scored?

Lukas Mondele (41', assist Dante Vanzeir) for Cercle Brugge; Dennis Eckert Ayensa (45', assist Adnane Abid) for Standard Liège; Dennis Eckert Ayensa (48', assist Casper Nielsen) for Standard Liège; Christiaan Ravych (88') for Cercle Brugge.

Were there any cards in Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge?

Yellow cards: Adnane Abid (Standard Liège); Valy Konaté (Cercle Brugge).

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