Lierse Kempenzonen and RAAL La Louvière draw in a thrilling encounter
Lier – The match between Lierse Kempenzonen and RAAL La Louvière in the Belgian Challenger Pro League ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday, at the Herman Vanderpoortenstadion.
The encounter started with both teams vying for possession. Lierse Kempenzonen controlled the ball more (59%), but it was RAAL La Louvière who took the lead. In the 34th minute, Mohamed Guindo capitalized on an opportunity to put the away side ahead.
Lierse Kempenzonen responded with a goal from G. Claes in the 25th minute but was cautioned for a foul in the 36th minute.
In the second half, the match intensified with goals from both sides. RAAL La Louvière scored their second goal through Mohamed Belkheir in the 66th minute. Lierse Kempenzonen managed to equalize in the 76th minute with a goal from striker G. Claes.
The match was highly contested, and both teams received yellow cards. Lierse Kempenzonen ended with 3 cautions (Matuta, Claes, and Sow), while RAAL La Louvière received 2 (Nagara and Guindo).
Although Lierse Kempenzonen had more possession of the ball (59%), the away team managed more shots on goal (4) compared to Lierse Kempenzonen’s 2.
The draw left both teams with a bittersweet taste. Lierse Kempenzonen will need to improve their efficiency in attack to secure victory in the coming rounds, while RAAL La Louvière will need to work on their defense to prevent more goals against them.
Substitutions raal la louvière: at minute 76 S. Gueulette came in and O. Maes went out., at minute 80 K. Nagera came in and M. Belkheir went out., at minute 80 A. Bongiovanni came in and S. Lahssaini went out.
Substitutions lierse kempenzonen: at minute 76 D. De Peuter came in and C. Krabbendam went out., at minute 76 A. Sampers came in and E. Matuta went out., at minute 83 B. Adinany came in and G. Claes went out., at minute 83 N. Dailly came in and H. Masaki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lierse Kempenzonen
RAAL La Louvière
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