BOOM, Belgium (Interstat) — K. Rupel Boom FC delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over KFC Nijlen in a Belgian Division 2 match Sunday at Gemeentelijk Parkstadion.

The hosts dominated, building a 2-0 lead by halftime with goals from Jules Houttequiet in the 24th minute and Amîr Lemti in the 44th. Defender Amine Belhadj extended the lead in the 81st minute before Nijlen’s Sacha Fontaine scored a late consolation in the 88th. Rupel Boom’s Mâlik Wanya answered immediately, scoring two minutes later to seal the 4-1 result.

The win improves Rupel Boom’s division record to nine wins, four losses and three draws, solidifying a strong league position. Nijlen’s record fell to five wins, three losses and seven draws. The match featured six yellow cards. The result defied a pregame statistical projection of a 1-1 draw.