Dender vs Zulte Waregem
Dender Football Complex
J. Vergoote
2025/2026
Match Report
Zulte Waregem pulled off a gutsy comeback to beat Dender 2-1 in the relegation playoffs on Sunday, with Joseph Opoku netting twice in a seven-minute spell to flip the script on the hosts.
David Hrncar gave Dender the lead just three minutes into the second half, but Waregem responded swiftly. Opoku equalized on 55 before converting again at 62, latching onto a smart ball from Jeppe Erenbjerg. The drama kept coming late on: referee Vergoote twice pointed to the spot for the visitors, but Dender keeper Gauthier Gallon was the hero — saving a retaken penalty from Erenbjerg and then denying Enrique Lofolomo's follow-up effort.
The win gives Zulte Waregem mathematical certainty of staying up, and as a side effect also confirms Cercle Brugge's survival. Dender are in real danger but still have four matches to rescue their Pro League status.
Match Events
48'
50'
55'
57'
62'
66'
69'
73'
77'
84'
90+3'
48'
50'
55'
57'
62'
69'
73'
77'
84'
90+3'
Statistics
49%Possession51%
15Shots24
5Shots on Target9
2Corners6
12Fouls9
2Offsides2
2Yellow Cards0
403Passes438
6Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
3
Dender wins
2
Draws
5
Zulte Waregem wins
Goals: 12 - 15

