Jupiler Pro League
DenderFT
2 - 1
HT: 2–1
RAAL La Louvière3 May 2026, 17:15
Dender Football Complex, Denderleeuw
Bert Verbeke, Netherlands
Dender32’A. Jahanbakhsh
34’M. Berte
43’B. Nsimba
46’D. Acquah
53’R. Oratmangoen
60’L. De Fougerolles
75’M. Viltard
75’B. Nsimba
88’B. De Kerf
RAAL La Louvière
P. M. Fall31’
B. Soumare46’
A. Beka Beka46’
N. Nsingi47’
N. Nsingi60’
J. Liongola72’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
4.5/10Man of the Match
B. Nsimba
Key Moments
131' P. M. Fall’s goal for RAAL La Louvière, which came shortly after Dender’s equalizer, kept the pressure on the hosts.
234' M. Berte’s equalizer for Dender, showcasing their ability to counter effectively despite RAAL’s territorial dominance.
343' B. Nsimba’s penalty, a decisive moment that secured Dender’s victory and exposed RAAL’s defensive vulnerabilities in set-piece situations.
488' B. De Kerf’s red card, which left Dender with 10 men but did not prevent them from holding on for the win.
Tactical Insights
Dender’s reliance on set-piece efficiency (as seen in Nsimba’s penalty) was crucial despite their lower shot accuracy and higher foul count.
RAAL’s failure to convert their higher shot volume (12-8) and shots on target (4-2) highlights a lack of clinical finishing, particularly in key moments.
The red card to De Kerf underscores Dender’s defensive aggression, which may have been a double-edged sword, leading to a numerical disadvantage but also forcing RAAL into less effective attacking patterns.
The match between Dender and RAAL La Louvière was a tightly contested encounter, with both teams showing resilience and tactical discipline. Dender took the lead in the 34th minute through M. Berte, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by RAAL, but the visitors responded quickly with a goal from P. M. Fall just four minutes later. The first half ended 2-1, with Dender’s defense holding firm despite RAAL’s dominance in shots on target (4-2). The second half saw Dender secure the win through a penalty by B. Nsimba, a critical moment that highlighted their ability to convert set-piece opportunities. However, Dender’s high foul count (19) and the red card to B. De Kerf in the 88th minute underscored their defensive struggles, though the team managed to maintain their lead despite being a man down. RAAL’s inability to capitalize on their numerical advantage and higher shot volume (12-8) ultimately cost them the match.