TORHOUT, Belgium (Interstat) — Substitute Ayrance Leganase delivered a goal and an assist to spark KM Torhout to a 3-2 comeback victory over KVK Westhoek in a Belgian Division 2 match Sunday at Complex De Velodroom.

The result, played on April 19, 2026, avenged a 1-0 loss to Westhoek from earlier in the season and provided a vital three points for a Torhout side seeking consistency.

The match began in favor of the visitors, who took a surprising lead in the 27th minute. Leganase, who had entered the game as a substitute, found the net to put Westhoek ahead 1-0. That advantage held until deep into the second half, seemingly putting Westhoek on course for an upset.

The complexion of the game changed dramatically in a three-minute span late in the match. Torhout’s Shun Ballegeer equalized in the 64th minute, setting the stage for a frantic finish. Shortly after Ballegeer’s goal, Leganase was shown a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Westhoek responded quickly, however, with substitute Aboubacar Keita restoring the visitors’ lead at 2-1 in the 81st minute. The celebration was short-lived. Just three minutes later, in the 84th minute, Torhout forward Alieu Faal leveled the score once again, making it 2-2 and ensuring a tense finale.

The decisive blow came in the final moments of regular time. Mitch Dekuyper, a forward for Torhout, scored the game-winning goal to complete the comeback and seal the 3-2 victory for the home side. The assist on the clinching goal was credited to midfielder Mathieu Geeraerd, who was later booked with a yellow card in the 85th minute.

The match grew increasingly heated as time expired. Westhoek’s Emile Mourmanne received a yellow card in the 88th minute, and the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 90th minute when Rodrigue Dutoit was shown a red card.

With the win, KM Torhout improved its Division 2 record to 13 wins, 14 losses and four draws this season. The team’s overall record across all competitions is identical. KVK Westhoek’s record in the league and overall fell to eight wins, 15 losses and six draws.

The victory defied a tense recent history for Torhout against Westhoek, having lost the previous meeting between the clubs in November. It also outperformed pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 Torhout victory, while its ELO rating system gave the home side a 77.3% probability to win.

The match was a showcase for impactful substitutes. Beyond Leganase’s standout performance for Westhoek, Torhout benefited from Mourmanne’s assist off the bench.

Looking ahead, KVK Westhoek will aim to rebound next Sunday, April 26, when it hosts KVC SV Oostkamp in Division 2 play. KM Torhout will travel to face RC Harelbeke the same day, seeking to build momentum from this dramatic home victory.