In a tense encounter at the Easi Arena, St. Truiden narrowly defeated RAAL La Louvière 2-1 in this Jupiler Pro League fixture. The match remained goalless at halftime, but the second half saw a flurry of activity. P. M. Fall opened the scoring for the home side in the 59th minute, assisted by J. Liongola. However, S. Taniguchi quickly equalized for St. Truiden just four minutes later, with A. Muja providing the crucial assist.
Decisive Moments in the Second Half
The match was ultimately decided in the dying moments. Despite having less possession, RAAL La Louvière struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. Their efforts were undone in the 89th minute when O. Diouf netted the winner for St. Truiden, taking advantage of a lapse in the home team's defense, with K. Goto setting him up beautifully.
Tactical Insights and Player Performances
St. Truiden's dominance in ball possession, holding 60%, was key to their victory. With a total of 15 shots, six of which were on target, they consistently pressured the RAAL defense. The home team, deploying a 3-4-1-2 formation, managed only a single shot on goal despite their attempts. P. M. Fall was a standout for RAAL, engaging in 24 duels and winning 15. Meanwhile, S. Taniguchi impressed for St. Truiden with seven duels won and a goal to his name.
Looking Ahead
The result sees St. Truiden extend their recent unbeaten run, with gold and green form colors reflecting their solid performances. On the other hand, RAAL La Louvière's struggles continue with inconsistent results, as shown by their recent form. As the season progresses, they will need to capitalize on home advantage to climb the standings.
