Janssen and Kerk bid farewell as Antwerp beat Westerlo 2-0
Royal Antwerp FC concluded the season at home with a 2-0 win over KVC Westerlo. Rein van Helden and Modibo Fofana scored the goals in a subdued contest.
Vincent Janssen and Gyrano Kerk were the focal points of the evening as the club honored key players. Both Dutch internationals received emotional send-offs from the supporters.
Janssen contributed a goal and an assist in his final home match. Kerk played his last game before departing for a new club.
Antwerp finished the season with a 16-match unbeaten run, securing fourth place in the Belgian Pro League. The victory over Westerlo extended their run to 11 games.
The match saw limited chances despite early pressure from Antwerp. Van Helden’s strike in the 34th minute broke the deadlock.
Fofana sealed the win in stoppage time with a low shot past the goalkeeper. The result ensured Antwerp’s European qualification for next season.