Union Saint-Gilloise celebrated a dream beginning to their maiden UCL journey with a memorable three to one triumph at the Philips Stadion against the Dutch giants.
Landmark Accomplishment
The club won their historic top-flight championship in almost a century last term, garnering them a place in the elite European competition for the first time ever.
Game Key Moments
The away side started to a perfect start with a opening strike from the penalty spot after Ricardo Pepi fouled one-time Pompey centre-back the Union player inside the box.
David stepped up to be crowned the club's first-ever European scorer, calmly slotting the penalty past goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
The Belgian side doubled their lead in the 39th minute to stun the local supporters courtesy of a terrific individual effort from El Hadj.
He latched on to a poor clearance in the centre of the park, drove forward, and fired a powerful strike into the back of the net.
the Argentine defender – brother of Liverpool star Mac Allister – sealed the flawless night for Union by tapping the ball from a set-piece situation with nine minutes to go.
Ruben van Bommel, who had before hit the woodwork, nudged home in the final minute, but it was a further unsatisfactory home display for Bosz’s men.
Future Fixtures
Peter Bosz's side will attempt to get their group stage journey on course when they travel to Leverkusen on 1 October, while Newcastle visit the Belgian champions on the same day.
A landmark night for Union Saint-Gilloise as they mark their entry on the biggest platform in continental soccer.
