KV Mechelen 2-3 KVC Westerlo
Updated
KVC Westerlo won: KV Mechelen 2-3 KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League (Round 5) on Tue, 22 Apr 2025 at AFAS Stadion, Mechelen (Malines). KV Mechelen goals: Luka Vušković 30' (og), Nikola Storm 71'. KVC Westerlo goals: Matija Frigan 28', Isa Sakamoto 64', Thomas Van den Keybus 77'. Sent off: Lion Lauberbach (41'). Expected goals: 1.93-2.12. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Andreas Jungdal (8.8).
Match report
KVC Westerlo beat KV Mechelen 3-2
KVC Westerlo squeezed past KV Mechelen 3-2 away from home at AFAS Stadion on Tuesday 22 April in the Belgian Pro League.
Matija Frigan put KVC Westerlo ahead on 28' (0-1), an own goal by Luka Vušković levelled for KV Mechelen on 30' (1-1), Isa Sakamoto restored KVC Westerlo's lead on 64' (1-2), Nikola Storm levelled for KV Mechelen on 71' (2-2) and Thomas Van den Keybus restored KVC Westerlo's lead on 77' (2-3).
Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen) was sent off on 41'.
KV Mechelen had 42% of the ball, shots were 15-17 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.93-2.12.
Andreas Jungdal (Westerlo) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,337.
Match stats
| KV Mechelen | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.93 | 2.12 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 300 (80%) | 447 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
KV Mechelen (4-2-3-1): Nacho Mirás, Rafik Belghali, Stephen Welsh, Bas van den Eynden, José Marsà, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Patrick Pflücke, Geoffry Hairemans, Keano Vanrafelghem, Lion Lauberbach
KVC Westerlo (4-5-1): Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Luka Vušković, Emin Bayram, Tuur Rommens, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Doğucan Haspolat, Isa Sakamoto, Thomas Van den Keybus, Josimar Alcócer, Matija Frigan
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo)
- 28' · Goal · Matija Frigan (KVC Westerlo)
- 30' · Goal · Luka Vušković (KV Mechelen)
- 36' · Yellow card · Rob Schoofs (KV Mechelen)
- 41' · Red card · Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen)
- 46' · Substitution · Amando Lapage for Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo)
- 60' · Substitution · Petter Nosakhare Dahl for Keano Vanrafelghem (KV Mechelen)
- 60' · Substitution · Islam Slimani for Matija Frigan (KVC Westerlo)
- 64' · Goal · Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
- 65' · Substitution · Alfie Devine for Serhiy Sydorchuk (KVC Westerlo)
- 65' · Substitution · Griffin Yow for Bryan Reynolds (KVC Westerlo)
- 71' · Substitution · Nikola Storm for Geoffry Hairemans (KV Mechelen)
- 71' · Substitution · Kerim Mrabti for Rob Schoofs (KV Mechelen)
- 71' · Substitution · Bilal Bafdili for Patrick Pflücke (KV Mechelen)
- 71' · Goal · Nikola Storm (KV Mechelen)
- 77' · Goal · Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
- 80' · Yellow card · Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
- 83' · Yellow card · José Marsà (KV Mechelen)
- 86' · Yellow card · Rafik Belghali (KV Mechelen)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Stephen Welsh (KV Mechelen)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Roman Neustädter for Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1999: KV Mechelen 14, draws 9, KVC Westerlo 12.
Questions
Who won KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
KVC Westerlo won, 2-3 (Belgian Pro League) on Tue, 22 Apr 2025.
When and where is KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
Tue, 22 Apr 2025, 18:30 UTC at AFAS Stadion, Mechelen (Malines), Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo?
In 35 league meetings since 1999: KV Mechelen 14 wins, 9 draws, KVC Westerlo 12 wins (goals 56-64).