RC Sporting Charleroi 3:1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Charleroi claimed a 3-1 win over Oud-Heverlee Leuven after a match shaped by a first-half red card. Leuven had Abdoul Karim Traoré sent off after 30 minutes, and although they briefly levelled, Charleroi's extra control and quality eventually told.

Parfait Guiagon put the hosts ahead on 24 minutes, but Óscar Gil equalised for Leuven on 39 after a Wouter George assist. Kevin Van Den Kerkhof restored Charleroi's lead on 59, and Freddy Mbemba made sure of it on 79, assisted by Isaac Ismaël Cissé.

The statistics show how firmly Charleroi took charge: 24 shots to 12, 59% possession and an expected-goals figure of 3.16. Leuven's goalkeeper had to make six saves to Charleroi's two, underlining a performance where the winners thoroughly outplayed their opponents and turned that pressure into goals.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of RC Sporting Charleroi vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven?

RC Sporting Charleroi 3-1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven (First Division A).

Who scored?

Parfait Guiagon (24') for RC Sporting Charleroi; Óscar Gil (39', assist Wouter George) for Oud-Heverlee Leuven; Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (59') for RC Sporting Charleroi; Freddy Mbemba (79', assist Isaac Ismaël Cissé) for RC Sporting Charleroi.

Were there any red cards in RC Sporting Charleroi vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven?

Yes — sent off: Abdoul Karim Traoré (Oud-Heverlee Leuven, 30').

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