Jupiler Pro League – matchday 13 – 31/10/25 – 20:49
| time | icon | player | homeTime | homeIcon | homePlayer | score | awayPlayer | awayIcon | awayTime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Which is a 26’, 1 – 0 | |||||||||
| goal door Parfait Guiagon na 40′, 1 – 1 | |||||||||
| goal door Thomas Henry na 47′, 2 – 1 | |||||||||
| by the Rafki Sy |
Charleroi could never leave Sclessin haunted. Rik De Mil’s team was put in its place in a tense Walloon derby by a resolute Standard. For a moment the “choc wallon” seemed to take a strange turn after the game had to be stopped due to a plume of smoke, but then Standard played it out businesslike.
Standard – Charleroi in a nutshell:
- Key moment
Immediately after half-time, Thomas Henry gave Standard the lead again. After that, they can defend the victory professionally, especially because Said was able to make it 3-1 just before the hour mark.
- Man of the Match
With an assist and a goal, Rafiki Said showed himself to be very important for Standard. With his speed he was also an important link in Standard’s counters.
- Remarkable
Standard supporters were no longer allowed to take cups with drinks into the stands, but pyrotechnic material was available in abundance. The kick-off was briefly postponed and even after the 3-1 score, the match was stopped for a few minutes due to heavy smoke development.
Charleroi loses in fierce derby.
Charleroi cannot haunt Sclessin
With the title of best Walloon team in the rankings at stake, the Walloon match between Standard and Charleroi promised fireworks. We literally got to see this before kick-off when the supporters set off a lot of pyrotechnic material.
Due to the smoke development, the kick-off was delayed a few minutes, and even after the kick-off the players needed a while to get into their rhythm. Standard was unable to create any offensive combinations, Charleroi was especially dangerous on the right.
This also gave it the first big chance of the match. Scheidler was alone thanks to a chest pass from Pflücke, but Epolo’s effort went just wide of the post.
Standard had difficulty with the waves of attacks from the right, but his first real attack was an immediate hit. El Hankouri and Abid tapped their way through Charleroi’s defense and in front of goal, Nielsen kicked the ball over the line via Nzita’s body.
A few minutes later, Standard almost doubled their lead, but the returning Titraoui was able to just kick away Said’s shot before the line.
Casper Nielsen celebrates his goal.
Standard takes victory in a businesslike manner
Charleroi then took control again. First Epolo made a nice save on a volley from Romsaas, but 5 minutes before half-time he had no story on Parfait Guiagon’s shot. He kicked a ball from the half-moon perfectly into the square. His dry celebration was at odds with the beauty of his goal.
Charleroi could not enjoy that equalizer for a long time. Immediately after half-time, Thomas Henry deflected a sharp cross past goalkeeper Delavallée. Charleroi tried to respond, but had to be careful of Standard’s quick switching moments.
For example, a shot from El Hankouri was barely converted into a corner kick, and from that phase Standard would make it 3-1. Delavallée went under the ball and Said tapped the ball into the empty goal.
Standard seemed to be heading for an important three-point goal, although they were hindered by their own supporters in their hunt for the full loot. They again set off pyrotechnic material, leaving Erik Lambrechts with no choice but to stop the match due to the heavy smoke development.
After a short break, Standard mainly defended its double lead, and that worked. Charleroi could no longer create big chances, Standard played it businesslike.
Such a satisfying victory for Standard. It jumps over Charleroi in the standings and the 4-0 defeat against KAA Gent has been flushed.
Fierce smoke development on Sclessin.
Rik De Mil: “We’re getting ourselves into trouble”
Rik De Mil (Charleroi trainer): “We did well in the first half. We were in control of the match. We conceded the first goal too easily, then we scored the deserved equalizer, but we have to be more efficient. It is unacceptable how we conceded that second goal. My players have to understand that they have to be more concentrated. We get ourselves into trouble, we give goals to the opponent, we concede two goals at a standstill, that is not possible.”
Vincent Euvrard (Standard trainer): “In the first half, Charleroi had some control without really big chances. In the second half we score quickly and then we control until the end. The only thing is that we did not score quickly enough after the 2-1, and after the 3-1 we had a few nice counters that we did not finish. Then we defended well in the end. It is a very nice victory considering the many absences with us. After the defeat against Ghent we win twice. That is nice.”
Matthieu Epolo (Standard): “I made two good saves and helped the team so much. We keep the three points at home, that’s the most important thing. We couldn’t lose, because it’s a Walloon derby. We hate that team. We have to have the same mentality in the next games.”
Thomas Henry (Standard): “We are continuing the trend after our off-day in Ghent. We win 3 of our 4 matches. This is good for everyone. I think it was the first cross I received when I scored, so they can come more often.”
Etienne Camara (Charleroi): “We were nowhere in the second half. We have to take responsibility and do what the coach asks. There is a lot of work ahead. We concede a goal too easily after half-time. We have qualities to do much better.”
Aurélien Scheidler (Charleroi): “Frustration dominates. After half-time we are not concentrated and we are not efficient enough. We get chances, but do not score goals. That is also frustrating for the fans. They were really keen on a win.”
Related:
END: 3-1
Standard has booked a business victory against Charleroi. Thanks to an early goal in the second half, there were no more problems in this Walloon derby. The 3-1 completely cut off Charleroi’s legs. This is how Standard jumps over Charleroi in the standings.
Charleroi still tries, but the ball just won’t fall properly. Each time, a Standard defender is in the right place to kick the ball away.
At Charleroi they claim a corner, but they do not get it. Standard is heading for an important victory.
An extra 6 minutes will be added.
Khalifi briefly takes out the scissors on El Hankouri. The youngster can count himself lucky that he only receives a yellow card after his bold tackle, and not a red card.
Now they play better at Standard. El Hankouri lays it wide to Karamoko, he tries to surprise Delavallée at his near post, but the goalkeeper is in the right position and knocks the ball into a corner.
A bad pass from Van Den Kerkhof launches a Standard counter-attack, but they do not play it well. Nkada plays the ball too deep, and when he gets the ball back his control is not good enough.
Charleroi gets a free kick in an interesting position, but Guiagon’s cross is not good enough. His second attempt also fails to find a Charleroi player.
This was another opportunity for Charleroi. Scheidler serves Szymczak, but he wants to break free behind the supporting leg. He loses control of the ball, causing the opportunity to go up in smoke.
Colassin just wide
That corner kick almost scores a goal. The ball hangs a bit and in the end it is Colassin who can print. With his left hand he kicks the ball just wide of the post into the side netting.
At Standard they are now collapsing en masse. Bernier tries to squeeze through, but can only force a corner.
Rik De Mil throws three more fresh boys onto the field. Colassin, Szymczak and Blum must try to turn the tide.
