Fuseini's vision sparks Union St Gilloise's long-awaited Cup triumph
Union St Gilloise secured the Belgian Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot‑out, edging Club Brugge 5‑4 to claim the club’s first major trophy in decades, a triumph sparked by Mohammed Fuseini’s decisive pass that set up Kevin Mac Allister’s 77th‑minute equaliser in the final.
From the opening whistle, Mohammed Fuseini (listed as Fuseini.Fuseini) was active, threatening early and nearly scoring himself in the first half as Union created their best chances, setting the tone for an attacking intent.
The second half began energetically and Club Brugge struck first through Nicolo Tresoldi in the 49th minute, finishing well from close range after a lively start, giving the visitors the lead.
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Union responded with sustained pressure, culminating in Kevin Mac Allister’s 77th‑minute strike, which was set up by Mohammed Fuseini and proved the decisive moment, restoring parity at 1‑1.
The closing minutes remained tense, with both sides generating chances but neither able to settle the contest before the end of regulation, and extra time offered further opportunities without breaking the deadlock.
In the ensuing penalty shootout, Union stayed composed and edged Club Brugge 5‑4, clinching the Belgian Cup and marking the club’s first major trophy in decades.