Belgian cup KV Mechelen and Union in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Croky Cup 0-0 gelijkgespeeld. Union-captain Peyre ran early in the second half against a red card, Tau saw two more goals for rest is rejected. Next week Tuesday is the second leg on the program.

“Bekerhelden will never be forgotten.” With under a tifo with the effigies of those who have the cup won for KV Mechelen in 1987. the
New tribunes or not, Behind the Barracks still exudes football. Such as the Rolling Stones after 57 years still music to breathe. Excellent atmosphere – 14.002 fans tonight.

The expectations were high for Malinwa. After a bad start in the league they won the first period, and they are in the second shared first with Beerschot-Wilrijk. So far, So good. Completely on schedule.

Is that they are in the semi-finals of the cup. In the previous rounds too strong for Antwerp, Lokeren and Kortrijk. Dreams of the Heysel. But then KV Mechelen first pass Union. The inhabitants of Brussels have switched earlier, Anderlecht and Racing Genk, and they are considered to be one of the best teams in 1B.

That they showed in the first half. Sturdy, virile, well-organized. In addition, they were given the best opportunities. Verrips brought salvation to a shot of Selemani in the first minute, Niakaté kicked on after a nice action in the sixteen meters, and there were two goals of the Tau disallowed for offside. On the edge – KV Mechelen had a good. The home team played to a nervous, forced. Impure, in passing, a lot of misunderstandings, annoying bugs. Only five minutes before the break they got their first chance. De Camargo headed home in the hands of Kristiansen. A moment later threw Kaya a free kick just beside. Malinwa dispirited.