Anderlecht beat KV Mechelen 4-1 on Sunday, 26 January 2025 in Jupiler Pro League. The match was refereed by Nicolas Laforge. It was played at Lotto Park.
First half: Anderlecht took the lead at 24' when K. Goto scored, with the assist credited to T. Hazard, making the score 1-0. A. Touba received a yellow card for KV Mechelen at 40'. Anderlecht extended the lead at 41' when J. Šimić scored, with the assist credited to Y. Verschaeren, making the score 2-0.
Second half: KV Mechelen made their 1st substitution at 46', with José Marsà replacing K. Van Rafelghem. KV Mechelen made their 2nd substitution at 46', with S. Welsh replacing B. Antonio. KV Mechelen reduced the deficit at 49' when B. Raman scored, making the score 2-1. B. Antonio received a yellow card for KV Mechelen at 53'. Anderlecht extended the lead at 67' when Y. Verschaeren scored, with the assist credited to M. Rits, making the score 3-1. Anderlecht made their 1st substitution at 72', with K. Goto replacing M. Stroeykens. Anderlecht made their 2nd substitution at 72', with M. Rits replacing L. Hey. KV Mechelen made their 3rd substitution at 72', with K. Mrabti replacing N. Storm. Anderlecht made their 3rd substitution at 80', with M. N'Diaye replacing A. Maamar. Anderlecht made their 4th substitution at 80', with C. Huerta replacing F. Amuzu. Anderlecht extended the lead at 82' when A. Touba scored (Own Goal), making the score 4-1. KV Mechelen made their 4th substitution at 83', with B. Raman replacing L. Lauberbach. Anderlecht made their 5th substitution at 86', with Y. Verschaeren replacing T. Leoni.
Anderlecht used 5 substitutions while KV Mechelen used 4 substitutions. KV Mechelen got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (13-13).
- Possession was balanced (48%-52%).
