Beerschot AC vs. KAA Gent (06.08.2011)

Lineup Beerschot AC

Lineup KAA Gent

Substitutes Beerschot AC

Substitutes KAA Gent

Beerschot AC

The club nicknames were De Mannekes, De Ratten and their club colours were then purple and white. These colours were also seen in the club crest and on home or away jerseys. At home, purple jerseys with white details were predominant, and away, white jerseys with purple details were predominant. The Olympisch Stadion, with a total capacity of 12 771 seats, was a shrine to this Belgian football team. The club originated in the important port city of Antwerp, where it was founded in 1920 after the merger of a pair of local teams, KFC Germinal Ekeren and K. Beerschot VAC.

KAA Gent

They are called De Buffalo's, after Buffalo Bill, who visited the club's grounds in the early 20th century. The club uses blue as its color. They also play home games in blue jerseys, and blue is also found in the club's emblem, which is dominated by an Indian head. The Ghelamco Arena serves as their sanctuary, offering a capacity of 20 000 spectators. The Belgian club originates from the city of Ghent, where it was founded in 1864. But back then it was still part of the gymnastic association, while football didn't start to be played here until much later, in 1900.

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