Boniface rescues Royale Union SG again; Bassey’s Ajax bite the dust

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface scored his second consecutive purpose for Royale Union Saint-Gilliose to assist them to a tricky 2-1 victory at Eupen.

Royale Union secured Boniface’s providers from Norwegian champions Bodø Glimt in the summertime. And the 21-year-old is quick turning into a hero and not using a cape for his employers.

The Nigerian striker scored a stoppage-time clincher in midweek for Les Unionistes of their 3-2 victory over Malmo. He then replicated that very same kind within the league when Royale Union SG traveled to Eupen.

The guests took the lead via Simon Adingra within the ninth minute, however Boris Lambert restored parity ten minutes later.

Nonetheless, the scoring took a protracted pause. It seemed like the sport would finish 1-1, however Boniface had different concepts. The previous Bodø Glimt man latched onto a cross from Van Der Heyden and fired dwelling to make it 2-1, guaranteeing a victory for his aspect.

The win leaves Royale Union SG within the sixth place, eleven factors adrift of leaders Antwerp.

In the meantime, it was not all rainbows and sunshine for Bassey within the Eredivisie, as his Ajax aspect suffered a painful 2-1 loss at AZ Alkmaar.

In-form Ghanaian midfielder put Ajax forward after simply twelve minutes, however Mees De Wit responded for the house aspect 5 minutes earlier than the break.

Simply when it seemed like the primary half would finish in a 1-1 stalemate, AZ Alkmaar struck once more. Jen Odgaard capitalized on a defensive hiccup and produced an unstoppable shot that beat Pasveer within the Ajax purpose to make it 2-1.

Ajax piled the strain within the second half, but it surely amounted to naught as it ended 2-1 at AFAS Stadion.

Bassey performed all 90 minutes, and he had 84 touches, 89 % cross accuracy, 4 clearances, two interceptions, and three tackles.

The loss was Godenzonen’s first of the season within the League. And it ensured that they dropped to second, albeit due to their inferior purpose distinction towards PSV Eindhoven.