RAAL La Louvière 3:1 Royal Excelsior Virton — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Thierry Lutonda put in a composed defensive shift as RAAL La Louvière came from behind to beat Royal Excelsior Virton 3-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Lille on 18 July. The Belgian lower-league side showed character to overturn a first-half deficit through a late flurry.

Elias Filet gave La Louvière an early lead in the 13th minute, but Ihab Goudani El Baraka levelled for Virton just before half-time in the 42nd. The game turned decisively after the break when Nolan Gillot restored the home side's advantage in the 56th minute, before an unassisted strike in the 90th minute sealed victory.

Possession was split 53% to 47% in La Louvière's favour, and they also earned five corners to Virton's two, suggesting a narrow but deserved control of proceedings. Lutonda was the standout player with a rating of 7.13 out of ten from his defensive position. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Royal Excelsior Virton, but the result did not confirm that prediction, as La Louvière proved the stronger side on the day. Next up for RAAL La Louvière is a friendly against Lille.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of RAAL La Louvière vs Royal Excelsior Virton?

RAAL La Louvière 3-1 Royal Excelsior Virton (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Elias Filet (13') for RAAL La Louvière; Ihab Goudani El Baraka (42') for Royal Excelsior Virton; Nolan Gillot (56') for RAAL La Louvière.