Jupiler Pro League – matchday 20 – 27/12/23 – 8.45pm
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3′
Adem Zorgane
3′
Adem Zorgane
1 – 0
28′
Youssuf Sylla
28′
Youssuf Sylla
2 – 0
66′
Norman Bassette
2 – 1
Norman Bassette
66′
90+9′
Adem Zorgane
90+9′
Adem Zorgane
3-1
Charleroi moved to safer places after the much-needed win against KV Mechelen. The first half proved to be particularly effective, but the end was thrilling, when goalkeeper Hervé Koffi prevented the equalizer with a world-class save. The redemption goal came during Mazzu’s time.
Charleroi – KV Mechelen in brief:
- Key moment: a save so punishing that it left him injured. Hervé Koffi made a world-class save in the final final by knocking the equalizer from his own goal. A few minutes later he sees the redeeming 3-1 from the sidelines.
- Man of the Match: this award could also go to Koffi, but it could also go to Adem Zorgane. With one goal very early and one very late, the midfielder played an important role in his team’s much-needed victory.
- Remarkable: winning tonight was a must for Charleroi to avoid starting the new year with a hangover. It worked for only the second time in the last 9 league games, not surprisingly also at home. All 5 of his wins this season have come from Zebre in Mambourg.
Check out Koffi’s World Save:
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Welcome early push for Charleroi
Charleroi found themselves in dangerous waters for this last match of the year. Will Felice Mazzu still be the captain in 2024 who could send his team back to safer places?
After just 3 minutes, Adem Zorgane provided a welcome early push. He surprisingly won a free kick with a strong header from the edge of the area.
The message for KV Mechelen, who do not want to be dragged into the relegation swamp again, was answered quickly. Foulon and Bassette are closer, but Malinwa does not demonstrate the same efficiency as Charleroi.
With the second chance it was bingo again for the home team. Guiagon threw Bates to the wind, Sylla thanked him for his first starting spot by finishing.
KVM, shocked after that double blow, can no longer think of a response before the break. Relief for Charleroi, who seemed to be able to lift themselves out of the relegation zone.
Zorgane opened the scoring after just 3 minutes.
Opluchting in the time of Mazzu
Although the visitors showed after the break that they too could be efficient. The first chance was immediately successful: Foulon put a nice cross into the net, after which Bassette could no longer miss from close range.
It turned out to be a thrilling finish, in which only a world-class save from Hervé Koffi could prevent the equaliser. He deflected Bassette’s header from his square, but was injured.
It was precisely during Mazzu’s time that redemption arrived for the Charleroi coach, who was under pressure. Substitute Heymans remained calm and gave Zorgane his second goal of the night in the 99th minute.
3-1 and a much-needed triple for Charleroi, who jump to safe 12th place. KV Mechelen are 2 places higher with one point more and have not yet been freed from relegation stress.
Mazzu: “The players have shown that they want to continue with me”
- Felice Mazzu (Charleroi coach): “I want to congratulate my boys, who asserted themselves today after the many criticisms aimed at the team. I don’t thank one player in particular, but the whole group. In reality, Koffi couldn’t do anything else” A parade, but a very important one. I hope his injury isn’t too serious, we’ll see in the next few days and weeks. I’m also happy for Adem (Zorgane, ed.) who today demonstrated that he has quality after those difficult weeks, the players have shown that they want to continue with me.”
- Besnik Hasi (coach KV Mechelen): “We were not strong enough in the first half. Then we reacted and scored. Due to an incredible save by Koffi, the second goal did not come. We were too weak before the break and we played without risks “Everything must go well to achieve a result. I don’t end the year with a bad feeling, because we have reacted well in the last few weeks. We will take this first half as a learning moment.”
- Jordi Vanlerberghe (KV Mechelen): “We played dominantly in the second half and we have to take advantage of our chances. All in all, I think we deserve more today. It will be very exciting until the end of the season with all those teams on one handkerchief.”
Phase by phase
END: Much needed victory for Charleroi
After almost 100 more minutes of football, it ended in Charleroi. It was a thrilling finish, in which Koffi prevented the equalizer with a world-class save. It was during Mazzu’s time that relief came for the coach under pressure.
GOAL: Beslissing in time Mazzu!
KV Mechelen plays everything in the final and Heymans has a lot of time in transition. He remains calm when he doesn’t find an opening and gives in to Zorgane who has space: 3-1, books allowed!
Koffi even has to go wide, reserve goalkeeper Delavallée has to fill the place.
It was such a great save that Koffi needs treatment, but he’s ready for the corner again. He can block it, after which he needs assistance again.
Koffi’s World Save!
And this should have been 2-2, if it hadn’t been for Koffi’s world-class save. In fact, Bassette does it perfectly and heads towards the square. Koffi launches the ball beautifully out of his goal – no draw and what a save!
Miss Bernier!
This should have been 3-1! Substitute Bernier has time and space to aim for the far post, but he shows that this is not his specialty. Coucke’s goal from close range is the one who decides.
Ilaimaiharitra net finished
With a bit of luck they will keep possession of the ball in Charleroi, after which it will go to Ilaimaharitra. He can score just outside the penalty area. Just above Coucke’s goal. 3-1 would be the death blow for Malinwa.
Bassette hits the post
It’s not the ball, but Bassette himself that hits the post. He just can’t reach Vanlerberghe’s cross and hits the goal post. Miraculously it looks like rush hour can continue, which for a while looked bad.
All things considered, thinks Besnik Hasi. With Konaté, instead of a striker, a defensive midfielder is added. Lauberbach must contribute to the equalizer.
Bates saves the furniture
Now Charleroi is also close to scoring, but Bates barely manages to kick close to his own goal. The ball flies into the corner.
Guiagon is exhausted after a great match and leaves for Bernier.
2023-12-27 21:43:00
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