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OH Leuven falls to KV Mechelen in a tense match with multiple cards
Heverlee, Belgium – In a thrilling encounter at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, OH Leuven fell to KV Mechelen with a final score of 1-2. The match, corresponding to round 7 of the Conference League Play-off Group in the Jupiler Pro League, was marked by tension, with a total of eight yellow cards handed out between both teams.
KV Mechelen took the lead in the 45th minute with a penalty goal scored by R. Schoofs. OH Leuven had a significant 51% possession, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities, registering only 4 shots (3 on target). Meanwhile, KV Mechelen, despite lower possession (49%), showed greater effectiveness, with 14 shots (4 on target) and a second goal in the 81st minute thanks to N. Storm. OH Leuven managed to pull one back in the 90th minute with a goal from E. Pletinckx, but ran out of time to equalize.
The match was a reflection of the fight and intensity of the playoffs, leaving a bittersweet taste for OH Leuven despite their greater possession and late reaction.
Substitutions oh leuven: at minute 58 H. Kurucay came in and M. Osifo went out., at minute 58 L. Zeefuik came in and Y. Maziz went out., at minute 70 W. George came in and E. Banzuzi went out., at minute 70 W. Balikwisha came in and T. Verlinden went out., at minute 80 E. Pletinckx came in and R. Nyakossi went out.
Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 70 B. Raman came in and L. Lauberbach went out., at minute 80 G. Hairemans came in and K. Mrabti went out., at minute 90 B. Antonio came in and N. Storm went out., at minute 90 P. Pflucke came in and R. Belghali went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
OH Leuven
Titulares:
KV Mechelen
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