Royal Standard de Liege 2, Westerlo 1

WESTERLO, Belgium (Interstat) — Standard Liege opened its First Division A season with a 2-1 victory over Westerlo on Tuesday at Het Kuipje. The win gave Standard a 1-0 record in league play and overall. Westerlo started its campaign with a 0-1 mark in league and overall. The visitors struck first in the 12th minute when midfielder Doğucan Haspolat found the back of the net. The early goal put Standard in control as they dictated the tempo of the early proceedings. Westerlo responded before halftime. Substitute Rafiki Saïd equalized in the 41st minute, bringing the home fans to life and… Read more...