3 – 3
“Bernard Nguene broke the deadlock for Standard Liège after Marlon Fossey's assist, capping a sustained period of early Standard pressure that saw Dennis Dargahi's efforts saved twice in quick succession.”
Pivotal“Just as the half appeared done and dusted at 0-2, Thérence Koudou pulled one back for Mechelen in added time with an assist from Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi, giving the hosts a lifeline heading into the break.”
Pivotal“Adnane Abid restored Standard's two-goal advantage with a composed finish set up by Casper Nielsen, converting after Myron van Brederode's effort had been blocked moments earlier — seemingly putting the game beyond Mechelen.”
Pivotal“A VAR review awarded Mechelen a penalty for a foul by José Marsà, and Myron van Brederode stepped up to convert emphatically, reducing the deficit to 2-3 and setting the stage for a frantic finale.”
Pivotal“With virtually the last act of the match, Myron van Brederode converted a second penalty to level at 3-3, completing one of the most stunning late rescues of the Pro League season so far and shattering Standard's composure entirely.”
Pivotal
Mechelen
Standard Liège
Outstanding performance
Standard Liège•AttackerStandard Liège looked to have done the hard work convincingly enough, racing into a two-goal lead through Bernard Nguene and Adnane Abid before the break, only for Mechelen to halve the deficit through Thérence Koudou on the stroke of half-time. The second half followed a similar pattern: Mechelen pressed with more urgency — their 53% possession and 19 shots reflecting genuine intent — but Standard's clinical edge reasserted itself when Abid struck again on 65 minutes to restore the two-goal cushion. What followed was extraordinary. Myron van Brederode converted two penalties in the 89th and 90th minutes, the first awarded via VAR review, to snatch a point that looked impossibly distant. For Mechelen, it is a point rescued from the jaws of defeat and a sign of character; for Standard, a two-goal lead squandered twice in the same game is a concern that will linger far longer than the draw itself.
How entertaining was this match?
Ryan FossoYellow CardYellow Card - Ryan Fosso
Offside
Shot - Cedric Van Meirvenne Left Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Bilal Bafdili Right Footed Shot Saved
Shot - Adeshina Ayodele Left Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Dennis Dargahi Left Footed Shot Missed
Myron van BrederodeShot - Myron van Brederode Right Footed Shot Goal
On Tobias Mohr，Off Gustav Mortensen
Goal - Penalty - Myron van Brederode 2-3
VAR Decision - Penalty awarded - Jose Martinez Marsa
Shot - Ibrahim Karamoko Head Shot Missed
On Adeshina Ayodele，Off Therence Koudou
On Bilal Bafdili，Off Dennis Praet
Offside
Corner
Adnane AbidShot - Adnane Abid Right Footed Shot Goal
assist: Casper Nielsen
Goal - Adnane Abid 1-3，Assist：Casper Nielsen
Shot - Myron van Brederode Right Footed Shot Blocked
Offside
Corner
Corner
Corner
Shot - Rayan Touzghar Left Footed Shot Blocked
Offside
Offside
Corner
Corner
Corner
Offside
Corner
Shot - Therence Koudou Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Jose Martinez Marsa Right Footed Shot Post
Shot - Luc Marijnissen Head Shot Missed
Corner
Thérence KoudouShot - Therence Koudou Right Footed Shot Goal
Shot - Therence Koudou Right Footed Shot Goal
assist: Malcolm Bendele Lohunanu-Mbasi
First Half Ends！1-2
Goal - Therence Koudou 1-2，Assist：Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi
Shot - Adnane Abid Left Footed Shot Missed
First Half Ends！1-2
Goal - Therence Koudou 1-2，Assist：Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi
On Cedric Van Meirvenne，Off Leo Fuhr Hjelde
On Cedric Van Meirvenne，Off Leo Fuhr Hjelde
Yellow Card - Gustav Mortensen
Shot - Jose Martinez Marsa Right Footed Shot Missed
Yellow Card - Gustav Mortensen
Shot - Jose Martinez Marsa Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Dikeni-Rafid Salifou Right Footed Shot Blocked
Offside
Goal 0-2
Shot - Bernard Nguene Left Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Bernard Nguene Head Shot Missed
Shot - Rayan Touzghar Head Shot Missed
Shot - Rayan Touzghar Head Shot Missed
Shot - Dennis Praet Right Footed Shot Missed
assist: Marlon Fossey
Shot - Bernard Nguene Right Footed Shot Goal
Goal - Bernard Nguene 0-1，Assist：Marlon Fossey
Shot - Dennis Dargahi Head Shot Saved
Shot - Dennis Dargahi Right Footed Shot Saved
Corner
Offside
Mechelen welcome Standard Liège to a troubled AFAS-stadion on Sunday, with the hosts desperate for their first points after a heavy opening defeat at Gent. Standard arrive buoyed by a fighting 2-2 draw with Cercle Brugge, but they'll be without the vocal backing of their Ultras Infernos who have announced a boycott of the trip.
