Chaos on the Pitch: Union Saint-Gilloise Staffer Ejected for Throwing Extra Ball During Crucial Match
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Union Saint-Gilloise manager Sebastien Pocognoli issued an apology following an incident where a staff member was sent off during a Belgian Pro League match against Genk. The ejection occurred after the staff member threw an extra ball onto the pitch, disrupting a last-minute attack by Genk. Despite the controversy, Union held on to win the match 2-1. The Royal Belgian Football Association has launched an investigation into the matter, highlighting the unprofessional nature of the incident.
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 added time when Genk was attempting to score an equalizer.
Union Saint-Gilloise won the match 2-1 despite the disruption.
Manager Sebastien Pocognoli apologized for the incident, stating it was unplanned.
The Royal Belgian Football Association has opened an investigation into the matter.
Genk's Jarne Steuckers criticized the act as unprofessional and typical of amateur football.
