2 – 3
“A. Stanić opens scoring with clinical finish to give Lierse early advantage”
“Jenthe Mertens scores crucial goal on stroke of half-time to regain Lierse lead”
Pivotal“Emmanuel Matuta extends Lierse advantage to 3-1 immediately after restart”
Pivotal“Ayumu Yokoyama pulls one back for Genk to set up tense finale”
Jong KRC Genk U23
Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring
Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jong KRC Genk U23 in a match that swung dramatically in the second half of the first period. After A. Stanić opened the scoring for Lierse on 21 minutes, the visitors looked in control until V. Beniangba equalized just seven minutes later. The crucial phase came in the dying moments of the first half when Jenthe Mertens restored Lierse's lead on 45 minutes, only for Emmanuel Matuta to extend it to 3-1 just after the restart. Despite Ayumu Yokoyama's 56th-minute strike giving Genk hope of a comeback, Lierse held firm to claim three vital points. The match was notable for its disciplinary issues, with six yellow cards handed out including one for time-wasting as tensions rose in the closing stages.
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