Van's slip makes Opoku Union's anti‑hero as OH Leuven equalises

Union travelled to face OH Leuven in a Jupiler Pro League clash on 11 October 2026, with the match streamed LIVE at 16:00. Davis Opoku’s clumsy own goal in the 66th minute erased the early deficit, turning the Union hero into an anti‑hero as the sides finished level.

Both clubs entered the game on the back of strong performances. Victories by KAA Gent and Club Brugge had lifted the Brussels side into a provisional third place in the league. The encounter was billed as a key test for Union’s push for a top‑three finish. The match also offered a chance to close the gap on the league leaders.

Early drama and yellow cards

William Balikwisha received a Geel card in the seventh minute, his first caution of the afternoon. Six minutes later Davis Opoku inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving OH Leuven a 0‑1 lead. Jamie Lawrence and Óscar Gil were both shown Geel cards in quick succession at the 42nd and 43rd minutes. The early cautions set a tense tone for both sides.

Equaliser from an own goal

Union restored parity when Opoku, again unlucky, diverted a cross into his own goal in the 66th minute, making the score 1‑1. The incident was recorded as an Own goal in the official match report. Coach Hubert responded by making double substitutions, bringing Relebohile Mofokeng on for Raul Florucz and Nohim Chibani for Denzel De Roeve. The equaliser arrived after Union intensified their pressing in the midfield.

Further changes followed swiftly. At 67 minutes Guilherme replaced Dylan Aquino, while Darius Olaru came on for Anouar Ait El Hadj. The following minute Lukasz Lakomy entered for Birger Verstraete, and Robin Mirisola swapped with Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi. Union continued to rotate, with Siebe Schrijvers and Wouter George each replacing their counterparts in the 85th minute. These adjustments aimed to inject fresh energy as the game entered its final quarter.

OH Leuven also refreshed their lineup, with substitutions for Kyan Vaesen, Ewoud Pletinckx and Takuya Ogiwara in the closing stages. The visitors pressed for a winner, but attempts from Florucz and Vroman missed the target, and a corner from De Roeve was cleared without danger. Patris made two crucial saves at the line in the 61st minute, keeping the score level. The match ended with both sides holding the draw.

Broadcast and competition context

The Voetbal programme listed the fixture under the Jupiler Pro League LIVE schedule, alongside coverage of Tennis and Formule 1 events. The Programma also highlighted the Challenger Pro League, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League as part of the broader football calendar. Fans were directed to Meer voetbal sections for additional updates.

Van's slip earlier in the game will be analysed by the coaching staff. Union’s ability to claw back a point demonstrates resilience, but the draw leaves them still chasing a win to cement their challenge for European qualification. The next fixtures will determine whether the side can convert such anti‑hero moments into decisive victories.