KVC Westerlo 2-2 KV Mechelen
Updated
It finished level: KVC Westerlo 2-2 KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League (Round 6) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at Het Kuipje, Westerlo. KVC Westerlo goals: Islam Slimani 73', Griffin Yow 90'+8. KV Mechelen goals: Lion Lauberbach 58', José Marsà 77'. Expected goals: 3.79-2.35. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ortwin de Wolf (9).
Match report
KVC Westerlo 2-2 KV Mechelen: match report
It finished 2-2 between KVC Westerlo and KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday 26 April.
Lion Lauberbach put KV Mechelen ahead on 58' (0-1), Islam Slimani levelled for KVC Westerlo on 73' (1-1), José Marsà restored KV Mechelen's lead on 77' (1-2) and Griffin Yow levelled for KVC Westerlo on 90+8' (2-2).
KVC Westerlo had 48% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.79-2.35. KVC Westerlo will feel they deserved more.
Ortwin de Wolf (KV Mechelen) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 5,274. Referee: Bert Verbeke.
Match stats
| KVC Westerlo | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.79 | 2.35 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 22 |
| Big chances | 5 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 328 (82%) | 364 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 9 |
Lineups
KVC Westerlo (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Luka Vušković, Amando Lapage, Tuur Rommens, Doğucan Haspolat, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Thomas Van den Keybus, Josimar Alcócer, Matija Frigan
KV Mechelen (5-4-1): Ortwin de Wolf, Stephen Welsh, Bas van den Eynden, Toon Raemaekers, Rafik Belghali, José Marsà, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Nikola Storm, Lion Lauberbach
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Alfie Devine for Serhiy Sydorchuk (KVC Westerlo)
- 58' · Goal · Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen)
- 61' · Substitution · Griffin Yow for Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
- 61' · Substitution · Allahyar Sayyadmanesh for Josimar Alcócer (KVC Westerlo)
- 61' · Substitution · Islam Slimani for Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
- 71' · Substitution · Emin Bayram for Amando Lapage (KVC Westerlo)
- 73' · Goal · Islam Slimani (KVC Westerlo)
- 76' · Substitution · Benito Raman for Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen)
- 76' · Substitution · Bilal Bafdili for Fredrik Hammar (KV Mechelen)
- 77' · Goal · José Marsà (KV Mechelen)
- 81' · Substitution · Keano Vanrafelghem for Nikola Storm (KV Mechelen)
- 88' · Substitution · Bill Antonio for Stephen Welsh (KV Mechelen)
- 88' · Substitution · Mory Konaté for Kerim Mrabti (KV Mechelen)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Keano Vanrafelghem (KV Mechelen)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1999: KVC Westerlo 12, draws 9, KV Mechelen 14.
Questions
Who won KVC Westerlo vs KV Mechelen?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Belgian Pro League) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is KVC Westerlo vs KV Mechelen?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 16:15 UTC at Het Kuipje, Westerlo, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KVC Westerlo and KV Mechelen?
In 35 league meetings since 1999: KVC Westerlo 12 wins, 9 draws, KV Mechelen 14 wins (goals 64-56).