KV Mechelen edged out Westerlo in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, relating to matchweek 5 of the Jupiler Pro League . Coming into the contest, Jonas De Roeck 's team came from three defeats, and Steven Defour's team came from a win. In the starting XI there was Bryan Reynolds.
The first goal of the game was scored by Lucas Stassin, in the 20th minute. After 28 minutes, Matija Frigan doubled the lead for Westerlo.
With 75 minutes on the clock, Rob Schoofs fired home for KV Mechelen. In an unlucky moment Nicolas Madsen scored an own goal in the 77th minute. After 85 minutes, Lion Lauberbach scored the last goal of the match.
After the result KV Mechelen are 9th in the table, with 7 points, while Westerlo sit 15th place, with 1 point. With regard to the next fixture, Steven Defour's team will play at home against Eupen, whilst Jonas De Roeck 's team visit Cercle Brugge.
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Lucas Stassin 20' Matija Frigan 28' Nicolas Madsen 77' (o.g.) | Rob Schoofs 75' Lion Lauberbach 85' |