Union Saint-Gilloise Manager Issues Apology After Staff's Ball-Tossing Incident Disrupts Match
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Union Saint-Gilloise manager Sebastien Pocognoli apologized after a staff member was sent off during a match against Genk for throwing an extra ball onto the pitch. The incident occurred in the last minute of the game, disrupting a potential equalizing attack by Genk. Union won the match 2-1, but the act has led to an investigation by the Royal Belgian Football Association.
Key Points
A Union Saint-Gilloise staff member was sent off for throwing an extra ball onto the pitch during a match against Genk.
The incident happened in the last minute of the game, potentially disrupting Genk's chance to equalize.
Union Saint-Gilloise won the match 2-1 despite the controversy.
Manager Sebastien Pocognoli apologized for the incident, stating it was not planned and was uncharacteristic of the team's usual behavior.
The Royal Belgian Football Association has opened an investigation into the matter.
Genk's Jarne Steuckers criticized the act as unprofessional and something more typical of amateur football.
