Sint-Truiden Upsets Club Brugge 3‑2 in Belgian First Division A Season Opener
SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium (Interstat) — Sint-Truiden opened its Belgian First Division A season with a 3-2 upset victory over favored Club Brugge on Saturday at Daio Wasabi Stayen Stadium.
The result defied projections, as Club Brugge entered with a 61% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system. The visitors struck first with Raphael Onyedika’s goal in the 16th minute, but Sint-Truiden responded with two before halftime. Arbnor Muja equalized in the 21st minute, and Kaye Furo put the hosts ahead in the 70th.
Andrés Ferrari sealed the win for Sint-Truiden in the 81st minute. Club Brugge’s second goal, from Ryōtarō Itō, came after the final whistle during stoppage time and is not reflected in the official 3-2 result. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael and Cisse Sandra received yellow cards for Sint-Truiden.