Sint-Truiden vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Daio Wasabi Stayen
J. Boterberg
2025/2026
Match Report
Sint-Truiden snatched a dramatic 2-1 home win over league leaders Royale Union SG in the Belgian Pro League Championship Round, with Ryotaro Ito's stoppage-time penalty providing the jaw-dropping finale.
All three goals came in the dying minutes. Oumar Diouf edged the hosts in front in the 86th minute, but Kevin Rodríguez levelled for the visitors in the 90+2' to seemingly earn Royale Union SG a hard-fought point. Sint-Truiden had other ideas — a penalty was awarded deep into added time, and Ito, who was named player of the match, stepped up coolly to convert in the 90+10', completing an astonishing turnaround.
The defeat stings for Royale Union SG, who arrived in Sint-Truiden as table-toppers. For Sint-Truiden, sitting third ahead of kick-off, these three points breathe new life into their title challenge in what is shaping up to be a thrilling championship playoff run.
Match Events
12'
18'
33'
45'
46'
56'
63'
67'
85'
86'
90+2'
90+6'
90+7'
90+10'
12'
18'
33'
45'
46'
56'
67'
85'
86'
90+2'
90+6'
90+7'
90+10'
Statistics
77%Possession23%
14Shots3
5Shots on Target1
9Corners1
10Fouls11
1Offsides1
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
627Passes191
0Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Sint-Truiden
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Head to Head
3
Sint-Truiden wins
2
Draws
9
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise wins
Goals: 13 - 22

