KV Kortrijk 1:2 Stade de Reims — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Lenny Sylla struck once as Stade de Reims beat KV Kortrijk 2-1 in a Club Friendly Game, the Belgian side’s early lead overturned inside a frantic three-minute spell before half-time. The French visitors, though friendly in name only, showed sharper intent throughout, with no competitive stage at stake and no next fixture to look toward.

Kortrijk took the lead on 33 minutes, but Reims responded within three minutes as Sylla levelled, and Sambou Soumano completed the turnaround six minutes after the interval. The home side’s early advantage proved fleeting, with no cards or VAR interventions to disturb the flow of a contest that swung decisively in the visitors’ favour after the break.

The numbers tell a one-sided tale: Reims enjoyed 60% possession to Kortrijk’s 40%, and edged the corner count eight to six, controlling the tempo without ever running away with it. Sylla’s 8.09 rating — highest on the pitch — and his equaliser made him the standout, though nothing else is known of his broader contribution. With no prediction offered and no live signals to weigh, the result stands on its own merits, a modest but deserved win for the sharper side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of KV Kortrijk vs Stade de Reims?

KV Kortrijk 1-2 Stade de Reims (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Lenny Sylla (36') for Stade de Reims; Sambou Soumano (51') for Stade de Reims.