Sint-Truiden vs Westerlo

Westerlo made the trip to Stayen count, taking control early and never letting go for a routine 0-2 win over St. Truiden. The visitors were the sharper side from the opening whistle, and their first-half efficiency proved to be the difference on the night. Norman Bassette broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, pouncing after a loose ball in the box to put Westerlo ahead. Just after the restart, Cisse Sandra added a second with a deflected effort to make it 0-2. Yellow cards were shown to Visar Musliu for St. Truiden and Bassette himself, both in the 73rd minute, but neither side saw further drama. St. Truiden pushed for a way back and had their moments, including a shot off the crossbar, but couldn't find the finishing touch. For Westerlo, it's a third straight win and a big statement after a shaky start to the season, while St. Truiden head into the break needing to sort out their defensive lapses.