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“Valentín Nicolás Adamo Reyes gives RWDM the perfect start with an early opener”
Pivotal“Vancy Roméo Mabanza responds immediately for Lokeren with a well-taken equalizer”
Pivotal“Manoël Verhaeghe's unfortunate own goal hands Lokeren the lead through defensive misfortune”
Pivotal“Huguinho receives a straight red card for a professional foul as the last man, killing RWDM's hopes”
KSC Lokeren pulled off a crucial away victory at RWDM Brussels in what proved to be a chaotic encounter decided within the opening quarter-hour. Despite falling behind early to Valentín Nicolás Adamo Reyes' fifth-minute opener, Lokeren showed excellent resilience to level through Vancy Roméo Mabanza just seven minutes later before capitalizing on defensive misfortune when Manoël Verhaeghe's own goal put them ahead. The match descended into ill-temper during the second half with multiple bookings and substitutions disrupting the flow, culminating in Huguinho's dismissal for a professional foul that effectively sealed RWDM's fate. This vital three points could prove pivotal for Lokeren's season as they look to climb away from the lower reaches of the Challenger Pro League table.
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