Standard Liege left Oud-Heverlee Leuven with a 2-1 win, taking the lead after nine minutes and then restoring it within two minutes of being pegged back. They were far from the dominant side but made their chances count.
Casper Nielsen put Standard ahead in the ninth minute. Wouter George equalised for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the 66th minute, assisted by Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, but Dennis Eckert Ayensa replied immediately in the 68th minute with Adnane Abid providing the assist. That quick answer proved decisive.
The statistics show a one-sided contest in terms of territory: Leuven had 63% possession and 22 total shots to Standard's five, with expected goals of 1.93 to 1.36. Yet Standard scored from both of their big chances while Leuven missed four, which is why the visitors took the points.
