OH Leuven vs Standard Liège

Standard Liege stormed to a 3-1 victory over OH Leuven at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the opening round of the Conference League Playoffs. Despite the hosts dominating possession, it was the visitors who made their chances count in a clinical second-half display. Henok Teklab gave Leuven the perfect start to the second half, breaking the deadlock on 48 minutes. But the lead was short-lived as Dennis Eckert equalised for Standard on 65 minutes, shifting the momentum decisively. An unfortunate own goal from OH Leuven defender Ewoud Pletinckx on 80 minutes turned the game on its head. Eckert then sealed the deal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time at 90'+7, completing his brace. The result gives Standard Liege the perfect start to their European qualification push, while Leuven face an uphill battle after a deflating defeat on home soil.