Royale Union SG vs St. Truiden

Royale Union SG ground out a gutsy 1-0 win over St. Truiden at Stade Joseph Marien on Saturday, tightening their grip at the top of the Pro League Championship Group. It was a cagey first half with neither side able to break the deadlock. The decisive moment arrived in the 62nd minute when Guilherme Smith latched onto a sharp pass from Anouar Ait El Hadj to fire home the only goal of the game. The hosts controlled proceedings throughout, enjoying 56% possession and outshooting the visitors 11 to 4. Tempers flared as the match wore on, with the referee brandishing yellow cards to players on both sides in a scrappy final half-hour. St. Truiden rarely threatened, managing just a single shot on target all evening. The victory extends Union SG's lead at the summit of the Championship Group, while St. Truiden remain in third and will need to regroup quickly as the playoff race heats up.