SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium (Interstat) — Jong Essevee outlasted K. Berchem Sport 2004 3-2 in a Belgian Division 2 match Sunday at Daio Wasabi Stayen Stadium.

Nand Vanhaeren led the hosts with two early goals, scoring in the eighth and 19th minutes. Rune Verheyden added another for Jong Essevee in the 13th minute, building a commanding 3-0 lead before the break.

The visitors mounted a comeback before halftime with substitute Yoshi Mariën scoring in the 37th minute and Yôenoes El Azimani adding another in the 44th. The second half saw no further scoring, though Berchem midfielder Alan Mbega Evouna received a yellow card in the 76th minute.

The victory improves Jong Essevee’s Division 2 record. K. Berchem Sport, which has only two wins this season, nearly erased a three-goal deficit but fell short.