Sporting Anderlecht lost 1-0 to Genk and saw their Belgian Cup run come to an end in the round of 16. The Mauves nevertheless held the shock in this prestigious meeting against the leader of the Pro League for the first of Brian Riemer on the Anderlecht bench. The meeting was quite rhythmic, the two teams obtaining chances even if it was the Genkois who dominated, without the Anderlechtois not demeriting. Voluntary, with good intentions, they also pushed the Limburgers to extra time with a draw at the end of regulation time.
Most Joseph Paintsil was much more realistic in this extension than during the meeting, quickly unblocking the situation, very well served by Heynen. It will be the only goal of the match, final score 1-0. Genk continues the adventure, Anderlecht stops in eighth but does not have to be ashamed of his performance this Wednesday evening.
In the other matches of the evening, Saint-Trond surprised Brugge who left the competition prematurely, and zulte-Waregem managed to overthrow Deinze.