Big blow for Yusuf, Antwerp in UECL Elimination

Alhassan Yusuf was in motion once more for Royal Antwerp, however The Reds misplaced their first sport of the season and crashed out of the Europa Convention League on Thursday.

Antwerp have been surprised at house by Istanbul Basaksehir 3-1 within the second-leg playoff match on the Bosuilstadion.

Marc van Bommel’s aspect held Basaksehir to a 1-1 attract Turkey, however chased the sport within the return leg.

The guests have been off the mark early with a Berkay Ozcan eighth minute opener to guide 2-1 on combination.

Antwerp responded after the interval with a leveler from the penalty spot, Michael Frey’s penalty was nonetheless a brief lived celebration for the Belgians as former Italy worldwide Stefano Okaka discovered the online two minutes later.

Danijel Aleksic then closed out the sport for Basaksehir with a purpose within the 83rd minute, an unassailable lead on combination (4-2) with the time left.

Finally, the Reds succumbed and to solely their first defeat this season in all competitions (W8, D1 and L1).

So for Yusuf and his teammates, they may now flip their consideration to the home marketing campaign within the Jupiler League and Belgian Cup.

The 22 year-old Nigerian Midfielder will look to bounce again to successful means later this weekend when Antwerp journey to face KAA Gent, who have been additionally eradicated from the UECL.

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