On 21 September, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Union St-Gillois (Belgium) and Toulouse (France) met.
Europa League
Union St. G illois (Belgium) - Toulouse (France) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: M. Amoura (69) - T. Toulouse (France) - 1:1 (0:1) Goal: M. Amoura (69) - T. Dallinga (45+3)
Warnings: C. Vanhoutte (14), A. Donnum (33), K. Mc Allister (53), L. Costa (66), N. Sadiki (78), F. Magri (86), L. Costa (90+4)
In a thrilling match between Union Saint-Gillois and Toulouse in the UEFA Europa League, fans saw a game filled with action, drama and great goals. The match was played at the Stade Joseph Marien and both teams fought for an important win. The first half started with a yellow card for Union St. Gilloise player K. Vanhoutte in the 14th minute. Vanhoutte in the 14th minute. The players were eager to contribute to the game and this early warning set the tone for a physical contest. In the 33rd minute, Toulouse's A. Donnum received a yellow card and tensions began to rise. In the 40th minute "Toulouse" made the first substitution: Z. Aboukhlal replaced F. Magri. This substitution gave the Toulouse attack new strength, and it was Magri who used them to the maximum. Just before the break, "Toulouse" got the right to a penalty, and T. Dallinga calmly realised it, giving "Toulouse" the advantage. In the second half, Union Saint-Gilloise came out determined to turn the tide. They rallied together, showing great teamwork and determination. However, they were further hampered by a yellow card overrun as K. Mac Allister was cautioned in the 53rd minute.
In the 60th minute, Toulouse made two substitutions: V. Camanzi and C. Gelabert Pina replaced A. Donnum and C. Casseres. These changes added fresh energy to Toulouse, but Union Saint-Gilloise were not going to give up, and in response in the 62nd minute Union Saint-Gilloise also made two substitutions: K. Vanhoutte replaced M. Amour, and G. Nilsson - C. Rodriguez. The substitutions had an immediate impact on the result: "Union St. Gillois began to dominate possession and create chances. Union St Gillois' efforts paid off in the 69th minute when M. Amoura hit the back of the net to level the score. The fans jumped out of their seats and the game took on a new intensity. Despite the intensity of the match, both teams showed respect for fair play. In the 78th minute the referee showed yellow cards to N. Sadiki ("Union Saint-Gilouaz"), and in the 86th minute - F. Magri ("Toulouse"). In the 90th minute, Toulouse player L. Costa received a second yellow card, which led to a red card. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, both teams showed their fighting spirit and determination. The result leaves all chances for success in the upcoming matches, as both teams continue to fight for glory in the UEFA Europa League.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Liverpool vs Union St-Gillois, Toulouse vs LASC.
| Union St-Gilloise. | Toulouse | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 11 | Kicks | 9 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 17 | Offences | 10 |
| 5 | Corner | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 47% | Ball possession | 53% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 378 | Total assists | 441 |
| 308 | Accurate assists | 343 |
| 81% | Accuracy of passes | 78% |