Club Brugge could not follow up on the satisfying win against AA Gent and went down 3-0 at KV Oostende. A heavy blow for Blauw-Zwart and coach Scott Parker.
"It went wrong on several levels. During the first half we showed a lack of intensity and lacked courage on the ball. I can't explain it. Against Gent we put in a very good performance, but today it was completely different. In the second half we got into the match better, but some mistakes were mercilessly punished. We have to analyze this thoroughly and find out what caused this. 12 out of 30, which is below expectations anyway. But the important thing now is to show character and put our backs into it. This is a huge challenge for everyone at the club. The players will face even greater challenges in their lives and professional careers. That is part and parcel of professional soccer. But the bottom line now is to work very hard together and do everything we can to respond." (SF)