European league rocked by fixing scandal following Westerlo-Genk draw
Belgian soccer has been hit with a fixing scandal after Westerlo’s 1-1 draw with Genk. The 2 sides confronted one another on the ultimate day of the season, with Genk needing a degree to complete sixth and safe qualification to the championship spherical. Whereas Westerlo additionally required only one level with a view to keep away from relegation. What occurred between Genk and Westerlo? Westerlo have been main by a aim to nil, taking the lead within the eightieth minute of the sport. The house facet have been 10 minutes plus stoppage time away from successful the sport. However 10-men Genk equalised 6 minutes later, making it 1-1. With the sport now tied and only some minutes of regular time left, each side just about stopped taking part in, with Westerlo permitting Genk to only casually go the ball round. There seemed to be an understanding between the 2 sides to fortunately see the sport out with a degree every. The gamers even shook palms earlier than the full-time whistle as a substitute of trying to go for the victory. The referee was left shocked at what he was seeing and even approached to talk to…