The RSCA Futures endured a difficult afternoon on September 12, 2026, falling 2-6 to Lokeren in Challenger Pro League action. Despite receiving roster reinforcements from Anderlecht’s senior squad, the young side struggled defensively and sank to the bottom of the league standings with just one point from five matches.
Early Disasters Set Tone for Defensive Collapse
The visitors capitalized further around the half-hour mark when Palacios doubled the advantage to 0-2.
Brief Respite Undone by Immediate Lapses
Anderlecht found a momentary spark in stoppage time before the interval, as young midfielder Anas Tajaouart Engwanda rose to power a free-kick header past the Lokeren goalkeeper, cutting the deficit to 1-2. However, defensive lapses returned immediately after the restart. Sloppy marking allowed Lokeren to restore a two-goal cushion early in the second half.
Late Breakdown Seals Heavy Six-Goal Defeat
The RSCA Futures showed flashes of resilience when replacement forward Alioune N’Dao finished off an assist from youngster Moritz Sternal to make it 2-3. Once that third goal went in, according to match accounts, the team’s structural organization collapsed entirely. Lokeren exploited the wide-open spaces on the counter-attack, scoring three additional goals in the final twenty minutes to seal a comfortable 2-6 victory.
Relegation Pressures Mount for Guillaume Gillet’s Squad
The heavy defeat leaves the RSCA Futures marooned at the foot of the Challenger Pro League table. With two relegation spots at stake in Belgium’s second tier this season, the young Anderlecht team urgently needs to tighten its defensive frailties to avoid the drop.
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