KV Mechelen 1-3 RSCA

Sporting started at Mechelen for the first time with Moussa N'Diaye in the starting line-up. He started the game at left wingback. Julien Duranville also started the match, joining Fábio Silva up front. It was a game with two faces, with Sporting playing a good second half and Mario Stroeykens managing to score his first two goals for the first team of the Mauves.

The match started evenly with no obvious chances along either side, but after only 12 minutes the ball went on the spot after a foul by Wesley Hoedt in the sixteen. The penalty was converted by Jordi Vanlerberghe, KV Mechelen took the lead. The first half was then entirely for the home side. Nikola Storm and Julien Ngoy were dangerous several times, but failed to score. After half an hour of play, Julien Duranville's game was already over. He had to go to the side injured and was replaced by Francis Amuzu. With that change, the team's positions switched up, resulting in small chances for Fábio Silva and Yari Verschaeren.

Improvement came after half-time. Wesley Hoedt stayed in the dressing room, Sporting's defence would play the second 45 minutes with four at the back. The Dutchman was replaced by Mario Stroeykens, who immediately seized his chance. Already on his first touch he was served by Francis Amuzu after a rebound on a shot by Fábio Silva, and the young Neerpede striker immediately found the nets. 1-1, Sporting with renewed courage.

After a few chances from Boli Bolingoli and Geoffry Hairemans, Sporting took over the game completely during the second half. Mario Stroeykens - again him - managed to score after another shot by Fábio Silva was blocked by home goalkeeper Coucke. And the Portuguese completed the celebration after a nice through pass from Moussa N'Diaye. 1-3 final score, and three important points right before another busy week.