Feest Achter De Kazerne Malinwa fuels Mechelen’s dramatic win

Feest Achter De Kazerne Malinwa led KV Mechelen to a thrilling 4‑3 victory over Sint-Truiden on 11 October 2026 at 21:12, delivering the club’s first three‑point win of the season in a match that saw seven goals and a cascade of drama.

Goal frenzy and cards

The opening minutes saw Kota Takai receive a Geel card in the fifth minute, then an Own goal by Takai put Sint-Truiden ahead 1‑0 at 24’. Simion Michez restored Mechelen’s lead two minutes later, before Shogo Taniguchi’s Own goal at 39’ made it 3‑0. Yellow cards followed for Kaito Matsuzawa and Marco Decherf, while Samed Bazdar, Ilias Sebaoui and Benito Raman each added to the scoreline, bringing the tally to 4‑2.

Vanderbiest’s side responded with four changes at the 81st minute, bringing on Malcolm Lohunanu‑Mbasi for Bouke Boersma, Luc Marijnissen for Mike Eerdhuijzen, Bill Antonio for Therence Koudou and Dennis Praet for Marco Decherf. Frederic Soelle Soelle then struck in the 71st minute to make it 4‑3, and despite a flurry of late chances, the score held.

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League impact

The win lifted KV Mechelen to fourteenth place in the Jupiler Pro League, pushing the red lantern onto Cercle Brugge. The club now sits amid a packed calendar that also features the Challenger, Champions, Europa and Conference competitions, underscoring the depth of Belgian football.

Het festive atmosphere at the Achter venue reflected the broader Voetbal programme, where fans also follow Tennis, Formule and other Programma events. Meer excitement was on display as supporters celebrated the dramatic comeback, cementing the match as a highlight of the season.