As the Belgian Jupiler Pro League approaches its restart, several top-flight clubs suffered troubling results in their final pre-season friendlies. Royal Antwerp FC fell to English side Millwall, OH Leuven dropped a high-scoring encounter against French club Lille, while RSC Charleroi and KVC Westerlo also stumbled in their concluding warm-up fixtures.
Antwerp Stumbles Against Millwall Ahead of League Return
Royal Antwerp FC wrapped up its pre-season preparations with a defeat against English Championship club Millwall. According to club reports and regional sports coverage, the setback highlights ongoing adjustments under the squad’s technical staff just one week before competitive fixtures resume.
OH Leuven Drops Seven-Goal Thriller to Lille
OH Leuven engaged in a wide-open, high-scoring spectacle against French Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille, ultimately falling short in a match featuring a flurry of goals. Reports from local sports media noted the defensive vulnerabilities exposed during the encounter, contrasting sharply with the attacking fluidity OH Leuven displayed throughout pre-season. The Belgian side created numerous opportunities against elite European opposition, but defensive lapses proved costly as Lille capitalized on counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities.
Charleroi and Westerlo Search for Solutions
Both RSC Charleroi and KVC Westerlo failed to secure victories in their final tests before the official league calendar resumes.
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