RAAL La Louvière secured a 3-0 victory against Beveren, claiming their second league win of the season and moving out of the immediate relegation zone, DHnet reported.
Early Midfield Struggles Test La Louvière’s Resolve
The hosts faced severe pressure during the opening exchanges as Marley Aké troubled defender Wagane Faye down the flank, according to DHnet’s player ratings. Faye eventually settled into the contest, grading out at a 6.5 out of 10. Midfielder Ismaila Coulibaly and teammate Mame Wade both struggled with their footing and technical execution early on, earning matching 5 out of 10 marks after taking time to find the match rhythm. Coulibaly was so off the pace initially that Tajaouart began warming up before the half-hour mark. Marius Courcoul also took time to find his proper footing and rhythm before growing into the match by toughening up his play, later registering a shot in the 54th minute that forced the goalkeeper to punch the ball clear. Zsombor Gruber received a 6.5 out of 10 rating for remaining technically very good throughout his time on the pitch, though he tired by the end of the match and was substituted in the 65th minute for Léandro Rousseau. Edward Still earned a 6 out of 10 rating after confirming the starting lineup that had previously beaten Liège in the Cup, maintaining his confidence despite the complicated start to the match.
Gillot’s Brace and Defensive Clean Sheet Secure the Points
Nolan Gillot delivered a stellar performance at right wing-back, filling in for the unavailable Delos to earn an 8 out of 10 rating and the man-of-the-match designation. Gillot opened the scoring with a strike from the edge of the penalty area. After halftime, Mustapha Isah twice found the back of the net only to see both efforts chalked off for offside decisions, with the second call being particularly marginal; his disallowed effort in the 48th minute came when he was in an illicit position at the moment of the through ball, similar to his first-half offside. Mustapha Isah earned a 6.5 out of 10 rating for continuing to weigh heavily on the match before being substituted in the 75th minute for Filet, while Nolan Gillot was exhausted by the end of the game.
La Louvière Moves to 14th Place After Victory
Substitute Léandro Rousseau sealed the 3-0 scoreline in the 84th minute by pouncing on a defensive clearance inside the box and steering his shot past the goalkeeper, according to match recaps. Rousseau had earlier launched Courcoul at the right tempo during the transition that led to the second goal, earning a 6 out of 10 rating. Tajaouart, Boukamir, and Filet came on as substitutes in the 76th minute, during which Filet had a major scoring opportunity in the 85th minute, and Boukamir followed immediately afterward in the action. The victory lifts La Louvière temporarily to 14th place in the league table with 7 points, easing pressure. Meanwhile, Beveren slumped to their fourth defeat in the division, dropping to 10th place in the standings with 11 points.
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