Going into the duel with confidence
At STVV they are cheering with joy again, because the Canaries continue to play well at the top and did a golden thing last weekend against KV Mechelen, the other revelation in the top 5. An early goal from Rein van Helden was enough for an economical but oh so valuable 1-0 victory, with which STVV emphatically nestles itself in the battle for Play-off 1.
Standard also gained confidence and jumped to a Play-off 1 place. When visiting Dender, the Rouches struck in the opening minute through Ibe Hautekiet. The score remained at 0-1, although Standard still trembled for a moment when Nsimba’s late equalizer in extra time fell into the side netting.
