Londerzeel, Harelbeke play to 1‑1 draw in Division 2 opener

LONDERZEEL, Belgium (Interstat) — RC Harelbeke and K. Londerzeel SK opened their Division 2 campaigns with a 1-1 draw Thursday at Eeckelaers Stadion.

Darren Degryse, a substitute, gave Harelbeke the lead in the 95th minute. Londerzeel equalized in the 120th minute on a goal by midfielder Redan El Madani, who also recorded an assist. Degryse’s goal was assisted by Sirajéddine Ibn El Mokadem.

Londerzeel substitutes Tsotne Bendianishvili and Joshua Veeckman each notched an assist, while Warre Coopman also assisted. Jerko Guldix added an assist for Londerzeel.

Five yellow cards were issued: Londerzeel’s El Madani in the 38th minute, Harelbeke’s Coopman in the 75th, Londerzeel’s Guldix in the 85th, Londerzeel’s Tom Schipper in the 90th and Harelbeke’s Veeckman in the 119th.

Both teams hold 0-0-1 records in the competition. Harelbeke sports a 12-9-12 overall mark; Londerzeel is 22-6-7 overall.