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Own Goal Decides Tense Encounter in Heverlee
Heverlee, Belgium – A hard-fought match at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion saw Standard Liege secure a narrow victory over OH Leuven in the Jupiler Pro League. The match, officiated by referee Lawrence Visser, was characterized by a physical and tactical game, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown to both teams.
Standard Liege dominated possession with 61%, while OH Leuven held 39%. Both teams attempted to create danger with nine shots each, but effectiveness was limited. Standard Liege managed a single shot on target, while OH Leuven sent three. The difference on the scoreboard was made by an unfortunate own goal from OH Leuven’s D. Dierckx in the 65th minute, following an assist from no one.
The match was marked by numerous interruptions due to fouls, 12 for OH Leuven and 11 for Standard Liege. The referee showed three yellow cards to each team, highlighting the intensity and contention in every ball. The crowd in Heverlee witnessed a match with high stakes, where fortune ultimately smiled on Standard Liege.
Substitutions standard liege: at minute 61 J. Homawoo came in and I. Hautekiet went out., at minute 68 T. Mohr came in and A. Abid went out., at minute 69 N. Mehssatou Sepulveda came in and M. El Hankouri went out., at minute 75 C. Nielsen came in and H. Sahabo went out., at minute 75 H. Lawrence came in and A. Calut went out.
Substitutions oh leuven: at minute 61 C. Terho came in and B. Verstraete went out., at minute 61 T. Vlietinck came in and D. Opoku went out., at minute 73 A. K. Traore came in and C. Ikwuemesi went out., at minute 73 L. Lakomy came in and Y. Maziz went out., at minute 86 J. Mijatovic came in and M. Maertens went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
OH Leuven
Titulares:
Standard Liege
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