Oud-Heverlee Leuven 3:6 Lille — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Tiago Santos scored once as Lille thrashed Oud-Heverlee Leuven 6-3 in a Club Friendly Game, with the result confirming pre-match expectations in a nine-goal thriller. The Belgian hosts struck twice around the interval, but the French side’s superior depth and finishing proved decisive in a chaotic, open friendly.

Lille took the lead through Tiago Santos in the 16th minute, only for Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi and William Balikwisha to turn the game around for Leuven by the 45th minute. Olivier Giroud equalised before the break, and a Leuven own goal in the 48th minute swung momentum firmly Lille’s way. Başar Önal added a fourth on 56 minutes, with Ethan Mbappé scoring twice (68 and 88 minutes) and Soriba Diaoune also on target.

Lille controlled the numbers with 58% possession and six corners to Leuven’s two, though the hosts did threaten throughout and could have scored more themselves. Tiago Santos was the standout with a rating of 8.64 out of ten, the defender contributing a goal to go with his solid defensive display. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Lille and the result confirmed that call, even if the scoreline flattered the visitors slightly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Lille?

Oud-Heverlee Leuven 3-6 Lille (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Tiago Santos (16') for Lille; Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (31') for Oud-Heverlee Leuven; William Balikwisha (45') for Oud-Heverlee Leuven; Olivier Giroud (45') for Lille; Başar Önal (56') for Lille; Ethan Mbappé (68') for Lille; Soriba Diaoune (73') for Lille; Ethan Mbappé (88') for Lille.

Were there any cards in Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Lille?

Yellow cards: null (Oud-Heverlee Leuven); Noah Edjouma (Lille); Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille); null (Oud-Heverlee Leuven); Başar Önal (Lille); Saad Boussadia (Lille).

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