4 – 3
“Kota Takai turns the ball into his own net to gift Mechelen an opening lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“A second defensive mishap, this time from Shogo Taniguchi, puts Mechelen three goals clear before half-time.”
Pivotal“Ilias Sebaoui fires home early in the second half to make it 3-2 and ignite a genuine comeback bid.”
Pivotal“Benito Raman restores Mechelen's two-goal advantage with a composed finish from a tight angle.”
Pivotal“Frédéric Soèllé pulls another goal back for Sint-Truiden to set up a tense final twenty minutes.”
Mechelen
Sint-Truiden
Mechelen built an astonishing 3-0 lead inside 39 minutes almost entirely through Sint-Truiden's own mistakes, with two own goals sandwiching a close-range Simion Michez finish, despite being battered on the ball. The visitors dominated possession at 63% and doubled Mechelen's shot and corner counts, but their profligacy and defensive errors handed the hosts a cushion that initially looked unassailable. Samed Bazdar and Ilias Sebaoui dragged Sint-Truiden back into it either side of half-time, turning 3-0 into 3-2 within five second-half minutes, before Raman's clinical finish on 62 minutes looked to have settled things again. Frédéric Soèllé's late strike set up a nervy finish, but Mechelen's defensive resolve - 19 tackles and four saves to Sint-Truiden's one - held firm for a result that keeps them clear of the relegation zone while Sint-Truiden's wastefulness, despite four big chances created, continues to cost them in a season where they sit mid-table but clearly want more.
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Nelson Ishiwatari from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Luc Marijnissen concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Fredrik Hammar of Mechelen.
Frederic Soèllé (Sint-Truiden) earns a free kick in the attacking half.
Bill Antonio from Mechelen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Shogo Taniguchi of Sint-Truiden.
Shogo TaniguchiYellow CardShogo Taniguchi from Sint-Truiden receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Dennis Praet (Mechelen).
Kota Takai from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Bill Antonio from Mechelen hits the bar with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Myron van Brederode after a fast break.
Nelson IshiwatariYellow CardNelson Ishiwatari from Sint-Truiden receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Cedric Van Meirvenne from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nelson Ishiwatari of Sint-Truiden.
Cedric Van Meirvenne from Mechelen commits a foul.
Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Mechelen: Bill Antonio comes on for Thérence Koudou.
Substitution for Mechelen: Luc Marijnissen comes on for Mike Eerdhuijzen.
Substitution for Mechelen: Dennis Praet comes on for Marco Decherf.
Substitution for Mechelen: Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi comes on for Bouke Boersma.
Corner awarded to Sint-Truiden after a concession by Simion Michez.
Mike Eerdhuijzen from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Kota Takai from Sint-Truiden is penalized for dangerous play.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Thérence Koudou concedes.
Attempt saved. Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Nacho Mirás from Mechelen. The shot was assisted by Frederic Soèllé.
Attempt saved. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael from Sint-Truiden has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Nacho Mirás of Mechelen in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Abdoulaye Sissako.
Attempt saved. Nathanaël Mbuku from Sint-Truiden has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but Nacho Mirás from Mechelen saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Robert-Jan Vanwesemael.
Frederic Soèllé (Sint-Truiden) is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
José Marsà commits a foul for Mechelen.
Cedric Van Meirvenne from Mechelen commits a foul.
Nelson Ishiwatari from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Goal! Frederic Soèllé scores for Sint-Truiden with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom left corner. The score is now Mechelen 4, Sint-Truiden 3.
Abdoulaye Sissako from Sint-Truiden wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Bouke Boersma of Mechelen.
Bouke Boersma from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Kota Takai from Sint-Truiden commits a foul.
Substitution for Sint-Truiden: Frederic Soèllé replaces Samed Bazdar.
Substitution for Sint-Truiden: Shion Shinkawa comes on for Ryan Merlen.
Attempt missed. Samed Bazdar from Sint-Truiden takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just a bit too high. He was assisted by Shogo Taniguchi.
Cedric Van Meirvenne from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nelson Ishiwatari of Sint-Truiden.
Substitution for Mechelen: Cedric Van Meirvenne comes on for Benito Raman.
Benito Raman from Mechelen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
assist: Kobe Corbanie
Goal! Mechelen 4, Sint-Truiden 2. Benito Raman scores for Mechelen with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Kobe Corbanie.
Samed Bazdar from Sint-Truiden is caught offside.
Benito Raman from Mechelen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nelson Ishiwatari of Sint-Truiden.
Marco Decherf from Mechelen commits a foul.
Nelson Ishiwatari from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Marco DecherfYellow CardMarco Decherf from Mechelen receives a yellow card for a foul.
Offside called against Mechelen. Benito Raman is caught offside.
Attempt missed. José Marsà (Mechelen) takes a left-footed shot from long range on the left, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
Mechelen wins a corner after Taiga Hata concedes.
Goal! Ilias Sebaoui scores for Sint-Truiden with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The score is now Mechelen 3, Sint-Truiden 2.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Mike Eerdhuijzen concedes.
Substitution for Sint-Truiden: Nathanaël Mbuku comes on for Ryotaro Araki.
The second half begins with the score at Mechelen 3, Sint-Truiden 1.
Substitution for Sint-Truiden: Nelson Ishiwatari comes on for Kaito Matsuzawa.
The first half ends with Mechelen leading Sint-Truiden 3-1.
Attempt missed. Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left.
Benito Raman of Mechelen is caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
assist: Ryan Merlen
Goal! Sint-Truiden scores to make it 3-1 against Mechelen. Samed Bazdar heads the ball in from close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by Ryan Merlen's cross from a set piece situation.
Kobe Corbanie from Mechelen commits a foul.
Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Kaito MatsuzawaYellow CardKaito Matsuzawa of Sint-Truiden receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Fredrik Hammar of Mechelen.
Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden wins a free kick in the defensive half.
José Marsà from Mechelen wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Kaito Matsuzawa of Sint-Truiden.
Bouke Boersma from Mechelen wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Kota Takai of Sint-Truiden.
Own goal by Shogo Taniguchi for Sint-Truiden. The score is now Mechelen 3, Sint-Truiden 0.
Samed Bazdar from Sint-Truiden hits the bar with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Kaito Matsuzawa after a corner.
Benito Raman from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Taiga Hata of Sint-Truiden.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Fredrik Hammar concedes.
Attempt saved. Benito Raman from Mechelen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Leo Kokubo from Sint-Truiden. The assist came from Simion Michez.
Goal! Mechelen leads Sint-Truiden 2-0. Simion Michez scores for Mechelen with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the center of the goal.
Simion Michez from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Taiga Hata of Sint-Truiden.
Attempt blocked. Ryotaro Araki from Sint-Truiden has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. Kaito Matsuzawa provided the assist.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after José Marsà concedes.
Attempt saved. Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truiden has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top center of the goal by Nacho Mirás from Mechelen.
Samed Bazdar from Sint-Truiden misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Taiga Hata provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt missed. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael from Sint-Truiden takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes to the left.
Bouke Boersma from Mechelen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kota Takai of Sint-Truiden.
Kobe Corbanie from Mechelen commits a foul.
Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Benito Raman of Mechelen is caught offside.
Own goal by Kota Takai gives Mechelen a 1-0 lead over Sint-Truiden.
Ilias Sebaoui from Sint-Truiden misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Ryotaro Araki provided the assist.
Simion Michez from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Taiga Hata of Sint-Truiden.
Attempt missed. Simion Michez from Mechelen takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Thérence Koudou after a quick break.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Mike Eerdhuijzen concedes.
Corner awarded to Mechelen after Taiga Hata concedes.
José Marsà from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kaito Matsuzawa of Sint-Truiden.
Marco Decherf's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Bouke Boersma.
Attempt missed. Ryotaro Araki from Sint-Truiden shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Abdoulaye Sissako with a through ball after a fast break.
Thérence Koudou from Mechelen commits a foul.
Kaito Matsuzawa from Sint-Truiden wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sint-Truiden wins a corner after Mike Eerdhuijzen concedes.
Benito Raman of Mechelen is caught offside.
Kota TakaiYellow CardKota Takai from Sint-Truiden receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Simion Michez from Mechelen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Taiga Hata from Sint-Truiden commits a foul.
First half begins.
