Supercup defeat for Club Brugge as debutants Sommer and Tsawa falter

Club Brugge suffered a defeat in the Belgian Supercup after Union Saint‑Gilloise won the penalty shootout, leaving new signings Yann Sommer and Cheveyo Tsawa without a victorious debut. The match, decided from the spot, underscored the pressure on the two newcomers.

Both Sommer, the long‑time national goalkeeper, and Tsawa, a recent FCZ acquisition, made their mandatory debut for their new employer on Friday evening. Their first appearance was meant to be a title‑winning start, but the Supercup ended in a bitter loss.

German youth international Nicolo Tresoldi gave Brugge the lead in the 48th minute with a spectacular drop‑kick, putting the hosts ahead early in the contest. His goal marked a promising start for the German prospect.

Union Saint‑Gilloise equalised in the 77th minute through Kevin Mac Allister, the brother of Argentina international Alexis, restoring parity and sending the game to a decisive shootout.

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When regular time expired, the tie moved straight to penalties. Sommer was unable to make a save, and Tsawa’s attempt was thwarted by Union keeper Vic Chambaere, whose decisive stop sealed the defeat for Brugge.

Swiss newcomer Andrej Vasovic, the third Swiss signing for Brugge, remained on the bench, while Union’s squad missed midfielder Marc Giger entirely. Their absences were noted in the post‑match analysis.

Der (the) Club Brugge entered the Supercup hoping to add a first title to their trophy cabinet, yet the cup‑winner Union Saint‑Gilloise delivered a swift reversal of fortunes. The loss highlighted the fine margins that separate triumph from disappointment.

The contrast between the hopeful debut of Sommer and Tsawa and the immediate setback reveals how quickly fortunes can change in Belgian football, leaving Brugge to regroup ahead of the upcoming league campaign.