Ghana international, Denis Odoi
Ghana international, Denis Odoi had an eventful night on Thursday, February 6, 2025, during Royal Antwerp’s hard-fought 2-2 draw against RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Cup.
The veteran full-back started for his team in a crucial second-leg meeting with the Belgian giants in their semi-final tie.
Trailing by a goal to nil from the first leg, Royal Antwerp had to fight for a way back right from the start of the first half.
After a spirited performance, the hosts took the lead in the 26th minute thanks to an equaliser from Ghana’s Denis Odoi after he was assisted by Tjarron Chery.
Unfortunately, for Royal Antwerp, the team could not hold onto the lead for long, with RSC Anderlecht equalising in the 32nd minute through a strike from Yari Verschaeren.
To make matters worse, Royal Antwerp was reduced to 10 men before the break when Ghana’s Denis Odoi received a second yellow card.
With the numerical disadvantage, Royal Antwerp pulled their weight and managed to net a second goal in the 86th minute when Gyrano Kerk found the net.
However, a determined Anderlecht side with all 11 players on the pitch scored late in the game to make it 2-2, ensuring that the side cruised to the final of this season’s Belgian Cup.
