Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht

Achter de Kazerne
N. Laforge
2025/2026
Match Report
KV Mechelen sealed a historic 1-0 win over Anderlecht at the AFAS Stadion thanks to a breathtaking stoppage-time volley from Myron van Brederode. The forward fired into the bottom-right corner in the 91st minute to send the home crowd into absolute delirium.
A tense, cagey affair looked destined for a goalless draw. Anderlecht hit the woodwork twice through Degreef (53') and Saliba (59'), while keeper Miras produced a stunning goal-line save to deny Thorgan Hazard. The turning point came in the 88th minute when Adriano Bertaccini was shown a second yellow for cynically halting a counterattack.
Down to ten men, Anderlecht had no answer. Van Brederode latched onto a deflected free kick and hammered a sweet volley past Colin Coosemans to spark wild scenes.
The result lifts KV Mechelen to fourth on 45 points, clinching a first-ever Play-off I berth. Anderlecht slip to fifth on 44 and must get a result on the final matchday to secure their top-six spot.
Match Events
45+2'
60'
60'
62'
66'
67'
68'
72'
A. Bertaccini(misses next match)
84'
84'
85'
86'
89'
90+1'
90+3'
90+3'
90+4'
90+6'
90+7'
90+7'
45+2'
60'
60'
62'
66'
67'
68'
72'
A. Bertaccini(misses next match)
84'
85'
86'
89'
90+1'
90+3'
90+3'
90+4'
90+6'
90+7'
90+7'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mechelen | 12 | 9 | 8 | +5 | 45 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 12 | 8 | 9 | +5 | 44 |
Statistics
40%Possession60%
13Shots17
5Shots on Target4
5Corners4
9Fouls19
1Offsides1
2Yellow Cards8
0Red Cards1
281Passes427
4Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
8
Mechelen wins
12
Draws
28
RSC Anderlecht wins
Goals: 47 - 108

