Belgium: Cercle and Mechelen through to semi’s

Cercle Brugge and KV Mechelen are through to the semi finals of the Belgian Cup, eliminating Roeselaere and Kortrijk respectively.

Cercle needed to overcome last month’s 2-1 defeat by Roeselaere and did so by earning a 1-0 win in the return leg. Anthony Portier’s goal in the 22nd minute was enough to advance on away goals.

Mechelen beat Kortrijk 1-0 in the first leg, and held their opponents to a scoreless draw on Tuesday to defend their lead and secure a spot in the semi finals.

Lierse SK and KRC Genk had already qualified for the semi final stage.