The OH Leuven Thread 2020/21

[Bonanza]

 

[Ric Flair]

That shot of Sowah's right at the death was so unlucky. What a performance that would have been from the lad.

[Bonanza]

 

[moore_94]

Number 28 (Raemaekers I think?) with an absolute shocker in the 2nd half, at fault for both goals

[Ric Flair]

Did Sowah make his debut for Ghana during this international break?

[moore_94]

6 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Did Sowah make his debut for Ghana during this international break?

Didn't play or make the bench in either of Ghanas AFCON matches

[Ric Flair]

Just now, moore_94 said:

Didn't play or make the bench in either of Ghanas AFCON matches

That's very odd is it not? 

[moore_94]

1 minute ago, Ric Flair said:

That's very odd is it not? 

Just found this, apparently picked up an injury in Leuvens last game so didn't travel

 

https://mahamashaibu.com/why-kamal-sowah-missed-the-afcon-qualifiers/

 

Also just realised if we do integrate him into the first team this summer, he is another one gone for AFCON in January

[Ross 'LCFC' Turner]

Can’t say I’ve ever watched Leuven play, but from skimming this thread am I right to believe Sowah is going to be the next Jeff Schlupp? 

[shen]

2 minutes ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said:

Can’t say I’ve ever watched Leuven play, but from skimming this thread am I right to believe Sowah is going to be the next Jeff Schlupp? 

Not even close. What gives you that impression? Is it because of Schlupp's Ghanaian ancestry?

[WigstonWanderer]

Can the Belgian guys here settle an argument we’ve been having over on the Dennis Praet thread? Being pedantic and having nothing better to to do, we’ve been discussing how to pronounce his name.

 

Commentators universally pronounce it as Pratt. I seem to remember being told it should be pronounced Prart, but there is now a 3rd option suggested as Pre-at (I take that to be 2 syllables “Pree‘ and “at”). Any advice? Cheers.

[shen]

17 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said:

Can the Belgian guys here settle an argument we’ve been having over on the Dennis Praet thread? Being pedantic and having nothing better to to do, we’ve been discussing how to pronounce his name.

 

Commentators universally pronounce it as Pratt. I seem to remember being told it should be pronounced Prart, but there is now a 3rd option suggested as Pre-at (I take that to be 2 syllables “Pree‘ and “at”). Any advice? Cheers.

It's pronounced 'Praht' as a singular syllable - similar/identical to the 'aa' sound you often see in Dutch names.

 

It is definitely neither Pratt or Pre-at (that one is new to me!)

Edited 1 April 2021 by shen

[Ross 'LCFC' Turner]

1 hour ago, shen said:

Not even close. What gives you that impression? Is it because of Schlupp's Ghanaian ancestry?

From what I’ve read he seems unorthodox, unpredictable but with flashes of brilliance, similar to how Schlupp was. Do you think he’s good enough / will get an opportunity here? 

[shen]

23 minutes ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said:

From what I’ve read he seems unorthodox, unpredictable but with flashes of brilliance, similar to how Schlupp was. Do you think he’s good enough / will get an opportunity here? 

I don't think he's good enough yet to be a starter, no. But with the right guidance he could already make an impact next season off the bench. He might effectively be a part of the reason that we will not go through with the Under deal.

[Lambert09]

2 hours ago, Ross 'LCFC' Turner said:

Can’t say I’ve ever watched Leuven play, but from skimming this thread am I right to believe Sowah is going to be the next Jeff Schlupp? 

Title winning Jeff? Competent premier league squad player Jeff? Always scores against Spurs Jeff? Won’t complain if he does turn into Schlupp as a free pick up 

[moore_94]

This afternoon 6th placed OH Leuven face 3rd placed Genk, where 3 points would help Leuven maintain their 6th place, whilst moving them within 1 point of the top 4.

 

Genk have 4 wins in their last 5 games in all competitions, with their last game being a 2-2 draw at home to Standard Liege. In the last 5 games they have beaten Anderlecht and KV Mechelen in the cup, and Cercle Brugge and Charleroi in the league. Their best players this season have been Theo Bongonda (12 goals and 4 assists) and Paul Onuachu (25 goals and 2 assists) who both have a WhoScored rating of 7.44 so far this season.

 

Last time these 2 teams met was the 2nd game of the season which ended in a 1-1 draw, with Henry scoring an 85th minute equalizer.

 

Leicester Loanees: Kamal Sowah starts, Filip Benkovic on the bench, Josh Eppiah not in the squad - Andy King also not in the squad

 

Edited 5 April 2021 by moore_94

[moore_94]

1-0 Genk, Romo had no chance of saving it

[KlaaZ]

Poor start. 

[Webbo]

You'd have to admit they were a bit better but we're still well in this. 

 

Why isn't Brys on the bench? 

[KlaaZ]

3 minutes ago, Webbo said:

You'd have to admit they were a bit better but we're still well in this. 

 

Why isn't Brys on the bench? 

Picked up a red before the international break. 

[KingsX]

What a hit!  1-1

Edited 5 April 2021 by KingsX

[Webbo]

Get in! Shocking goalkeeping. 

Edited 5 April 2021 by Webbo

[Webbo]

The shadow on the pitch is awful. I can only see the Genk players by the numbers on their backs. 

[moore_94]

2-1 Genk

[Webbo]

Ffs.