Antwerp - Zulte-Waregem Deliver Nail-Biting Thriller in Belgian Pro League

A stadium that hummed with expectation witnessed a sprint to the finish as Antwerp and Zulte-Waregem staged a nail-biting thriller in the Belgian Pro League. From the first whistle, the tempo never eased, with both sides swapping high-intensity presses and tight passes that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Antwerp struck first in the 12th minute, a low drive from the edge of the box slipping under the keeper after a quick give-and-go down the left. The home fans roared, but the lead lasted barely a moment as Zulte-Waregem found an equaliser 11 minutes later, a precise header from a floated cross catching Antwerp’s defense flat-footed.

By the half-hour mark the pendulum swung again as Antwerp restored their advantage with a composed finish after a sweeping break down the right. The teams traded chances in a frantic spell, and just before halftime Zulte-Waregem again levelled, this time from another well-worked set piece that found a head at the far post.

The second half intensified as both sides pushed for control. A sharp break midway through the frame gave Antwerp a third-goal opportunity, which they converted with a clinical finish to reclaim the lead. The visitors refused to go quietly, mounting wave after wave of pressure, and in the 87th minute they almost snatched a late equaliser when a shot rattled the crossbar.

In stoppage time, Antwerp nearly sealed it again, but a spot-kick chance for Zulte-Waregem was thwarted by a remarkable save from Antwerp’s goalkeeper. The save preserved the hosts’ slender advantage and sent Bosuil into a chorus of relieved cheers.

After the final whistle, Antwerp’s manager praised the team’s resolve, noting that the night tested every nerve but confirmed their winning mentality. Zulte-Waregem left with pride in how they pushed their rivals to the limit, knowing they had matched a determined opponent step for step in a match that will be remembered for its edge-of-seat drama.

Antwerp - Zulte-Waregem Deliver Nail-Biting Thriller in Belgian Pro League

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