Ghanaian midfielder Abu Francis put on an impressive display for Cercle Brugge, providing a key assist in their 1-1 draw against St. Truiden in the Belgian First Division.
Francis, who played the entire 90 minutes, showcased his attacking ability by setting up Ahoueke Denkey for the opening goal in the 53rd minute. His creativity and vision allowed Cercle Brugge to take control of the game after a strong start in possession.
Despite their early dominance, Cercle Brugge faced stiff resistance from St. Truiden, who managed to equalize through Shinji Okazaki in the 76th minute, ultimately sharing the points.
Fellow Ghanaian Lawrence Agyekum also contributed to Cercle Brugge's performance, playing a solid first half before being substituted at halftime.
This draw leaves Cercle Brugge still battling in the lower part of the table as they turn their attention to their Europa Conference League clash with St. Gallen on October 3rd. In their head-to-head history with St. Truiden, Cercle Brugge has secured 13 wins, 4 losses, and 4 draws.