Romeo Vermant's Double Delivers Club Brugge's Record 12th Belgian Cup Win

Striker Romeo Vermant led Club Brugge to a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht, securing their 12th Belgian Cup title. Vermant scored twice, keeping Brugge's dream of a league and cup double alive. Anderlecht, whose league title hopes have already faded, managed a late goal in a thrilling encounter.

In a gripping showdown, striker Romeo Vermant propelled Club Brugge to a historic 12th Belgian Cup victory, overcoming Anderlecht 2-1 on Sunday. Vermant, aged 21, netted twice, enhancing Brugge's aspirations for a league and cup double triumph.

Vermant commenced the scoring in the 40th minute after Hugo Siquet delivered a precise cross, which he capitalized on by holding off Ali Maamar. He doubled his tally in the 61st minute, dispatching Christos Tzolis' near-post cross with deft precision.

Anderlecht, striving for their first cup win since 2008, salvaged a late goal by Luis Vazquez. Despite losing, the match endured delays due to fireworks, with one incident causing serious injury to a fan preparing to attend the match.

(With inputs from agencies.)