Soelle Soelle's late strike sparks Sint-Truiden comeback in Jupiler League

On 11 October 2026 at 20:49, KV Mechelen hosted Sint-Truiden in a Jupiler Pro League encounter that ended 4‑3 after a dramatic finish. Substitute Frederic Soelle Soelle struck in the 71st minute to restore Sint-Truiden's hopes, delivering the decisive goal that secured the win.

Early drama and own goals

The match opened with Kota Takai receiving a yellow card in the fifth minute before he inadvertently put his own foot to the ball in the 24th minute, giving Mechelen an early 1‑0 lead. Simion Michez doubled the advantage ten minutes later, and a second own goal by Shogo Taniguchi at 39 minutes pushed the score to 3‑0.

Discipline and the first comeback

Kaito Matsuzawa was booked at 42 minutes, while Marco Decherf saw a yellow card in the 53rd. Mechelen reduced the deficit when Samed Bazdar scored at 44 minutes, and Ilias Sebaoui added a second at 49 minutes, making it 3‑2.

Second‑half twists and the winning strike

Benito Raman restored a two‑goal cushion for Mechelen at 62 minutes, but a substitution saw Cedric Van Meirvenne replace him shortly after. The decisive moment arrived when Soelle Soelle entered for Bazdar and, three minutes later, headed home the equaliser to 4‑3.

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Later in the half, Nelson Ishiwatari received a yellow card for Sint-Truiden at 84 minutes and Shogo Taniguchi was booked again at 88 minutes, adding to the tally of Geel cards.

The LIVE Voetbal programme highlighted that the match was part of a broader schedule that includes Challenger and Champions fixtures across the Europa and Conference leagues, offering Meer action for fans of football, Tennis, Formule 1 and other sports.

Supporters were encouraged to follow the action from 19:15, with the broadcast available on the official Programme. The thrilling seven‑goal spectacle restored excitement to the Jupiler Pro League and left both camps eager for their next fixtures.