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February 13 – A late penalty from the boot of Gustaf Nilsson secured a 2-1 win for Membership Brugge within the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off in opposition to Atalanta.
Charles De Keteleare returned to his boyhood membership and obtained a heat reception, however after fifteen minutes the hosts reminded him that the Jan Breydelstadion generally is a daunting place to go to.
Spanish striker Ferran Jutglà capitalised on an Atalanta mistake to energy residence a Chemsdine Talbi cross to present the Belgian aspect an early lead.
Brugge managed nearly all of the primary interval, however Atalanta did present an actual risk up entrance with the likes of Mateo Retegui, Mario Pašalić and De Keteleare inflicting points.
It was Pašalić who notched the equaliser simply earlier than the interval. He leapt highest to transform a David Zappacosta cross with a pleasant header.
The Serie A outfit continued to threaten within the second interval with Zappacosta and Lazar Samardžić squandering probabilities to present the guests a primary leg benefit. Within the closing ten minutes, De Keteleare might have determined the match, however his strike from the sting of the realm lacked the required venom.
Photograph Credit score: Stephen Gormley
After a raft of adjustments from Membership Brugge supervisor Nick Hayan, the hosts had been awarded an damage time penalty by referee Halil Umut Meler as Isak Hien appeared to strike Nilsson with an elbow – the choice described by many pundits as tender. The Swedish striker didn’t hesitate from the spot for Brugge to assert victory.
It was the third time this season that the Belgians had confronted an Italian aspect. Within the group phases, they held Juventus to a goalless draw however fell 3-1 in opposition to AC Milan on the San Siro.
A fourth assembly with Serie A opposition subsequent week will finally resolve Membership Brugge’s destiny as they hunt for a spherical of 16 berth.
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