Anderlecht delivered a commanding performance against Zulte Waregem on Saturday evening. The 3-0 victory in the Jupiler Pro League was secured by a goal from Tawfik Bentayeb and a brace from Marten Winkler.
The home side took control and were rewarded five minutes before the break. Tawfik Bentayeb opened the scoring in the 40th minute. After half-time, they struck quickly. Winkler doubled the lead three minutes after the restart, following an assist from Bentayeb. Six minutes later, the same Winkler completed the distance with his second goal of the night.
Manager Vítor Bruno's 4-4-2 setup proved effective. The team dominated with 61 percent possession and created sixteen chances, with eight on target. The defence, with Coosemans in goal, kept a clean sheet. This win follows the 1-2 defeat to Lyon in the Europa League and the 0-1 away win at KV Mechelen.
Line-up
Anderlecht started with Coosemans in goal. The defence consisted of Maamar, Omobamidele, Pétrot and Augustinsson. The midfield was formed by Ambros, Kana, Koutsoupias and Winkler. Up front, Bentayeb and Sikan led the line. In the second half, Cvetkovic, Antman, Aasgaard, Ojea and Kalonji entered the fray.
With this victory, Anderlecht maintains seventh place in the Jupiler Pro League, with ten points from six matches. The team sits nine points behind leaders Gent. The next assignment is an away fixture against Cercle Brugge on October 10.
The victory against Zulte Waregem has moved Anderlecht up to fifth place in the Jupiler Pro League, with 13 points from seven games. The club now trails leaders Gent by six points. The team has scored seven goals and conceded five this season. Their recent form over the last five matches is three wins, one draw, and one loss.
