Anderlecht v Olympiacos
UEFA Europa League, Second Round
Kara Mbodji - 67'
1st Leg
Anderlecht edges Olympiakos thanks to controversial Kara Mbodji goal
ByPA Sport
Updated: May 17, 2023, 03:04 pm
Kara Mbodji's controversial strike saw Anderlecht overcome Olympiakos 1-0 in the first leg of this Europa League last-32 tie.
Former West Brom striker Brown Ideye hit the post early on in Brussels, where Olympiakos bossed the shot and possession statistics.
However, Anderlecht ensured they would head to Greece boasting a one-goal lead thanks to Mbodji's 67th-minute goal.
Olympiakos goalkeeper Roberto flapped at a corner from ex-Manchester United full-back Alexander Buttner, with the defender capitalising by turning home acrobatically.
It looked like the goal could be disallowed for a foul but, after consulting the linesman and lengthy discussions, referee Ivan Bebek awarded Mbodji's effort.
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