DEURNE, Belgium (Interstat) — Westerlo began its First Division A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Kampong Speu Province on Sunday at Bosuilstadion.

Substitutes powered the win. Allahyar Sayyadmanesh opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Fellow substitute Bryan Reynolds added a second goal in the 64th, assisted by Yuto Tsunashima, and also recorded an assist on the opener.

The match was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards. Westerlo improved to 1-0-0 in league play, outperforming a pregame projection that gave them a 56.6% chance to win. Kampong Speu Province starts its season 0-1-0.