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KVC Westerlo Triumphs Over Ten-Man KV Mechelen in Thrilling Encounter
KVC Westerlo emerged victorious against a depleted KV Mechelen, winning 4-3 in a dramatic match at the AFAS Stadion in Mechelen. The game, played on April 22nd, 2025, was part of the Conference League Play-off Group – 5 of the Jupiler Pro League and was characterized by a red card for Mechelen and a flurry of yellow cards in the closing stages.
Westerlo dominated possession (58%) and had more shots (17, 7 on target), proving more clinical in front of goal. M. Frigan opened the scoring for Westerlo in the 28th minute, although an own goal by L. Vuskovic in the 30th minute leveled the score. A missed penalty by KV Mechelen in the 25th minute added to the drama. The sending off of L. Lauberbach in the 41st minute further complicated matters for the home side. I. Sakamoto (64′) and T. Van den Keybus (77′) extended Westerlo’s lead. Despite a goal from N. Storm (71′) for Mechelen, Westerlo held on for the win. The final score of 4-3 reflected the intensity and excitement of the match. Westerlo’s numerical advantage translated into greater control and more effective finishing. KV Mechelen accumulated 5 yellow cards and 1 red card, while Westerlo received only 2 yellow cards.
Substitutions kvc westerlo: at minute 46 A. Lapage came in and E. Bayram went out., at minute 60 I. Slimani came in and M. Frigan went out., at minute 65 G. Yow came in and B. Reynolds went out., at minute 65 A. Devine came in and S. Sydorchuk went out., at minute 90 R. Neustadter came in and T. Van den Keybus went out.
Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 60 P. Dahl came in and Kiki went out., at minute 71 N. Storm came in and G. Hairemans went out., at minute 71 K. Mrabti came in and R. Schoofs went out., at minute 71 B. Bafdili came in and P. Pflucke went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
KV Mechelen
KVC Westerlo
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