OHL's late strike dents Union's title charge as they slip to fourth

At the Stade du Vivier on a bright Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere shifted when OHL found the net in the dying minutes, leaving Union stunned and relinquishing their grip on the league summit.

OHL seize the point

The match began with OHL dominating possession and creating the first real chance through Oscar Gil, whose through ball was met by Schrijvers. Their early pressure paid off after fifteen minutes when Opoku, fed by a cross from George, slipped past Patris to make it 0-1.

Unionistes struggled to respond in the first half, with Zeneli’s effort in the 20th minute and Mofokeng’s strike in the 27th both drifting wide of the target. Their lack of urgency allowed OHL to settle into the game.

Union rally but fall short

After the break, Union, coached by David Hubert, began to dictate play. A chance created by Olaru saw a shot rim the post, while Vroman’s intervention prevented a clear scoring opportunity.

OHL’s counter‑attack in the second period produced a second chance for Gil, whose cross was headed by Mirisola onto Patris twice, but the ball failed to find the net.

In the added time, a chaotic sequence saw Opoku attempt to clear a ball that rebounded off his own goalkeeper, resulting in an own‑goal that levelled the score at 1‑1.

The match ended with both sides sharing the points, but the consequence for Union was severe. The loss of three points dropped them from first to fourth in the general table, ending their brief hold on the championship ahead of the international break.

Brian Pierard, writing for Sports Football, noted the surprise of the weekend, highlighting how Union’s inability to hold onto the lead against a “seducing” OHL side cost them the top spot.

As the final whistle blew, Union’s players received a red card for Louis Patris’s dangerous tackle, leaving the team with ten men for the closing minutes and underscoring the frustration of a night that could have secured a decisive victory.