HASSELT, Belgium (Interstat) — Beerschot VA defeated Sp. Hasselt 1-0 on Sept. 19 in a Challenger Pro League match at Stedelijk Sportstadion. Mohamed Haj scored the only goal in the 52nd minute, lifting Beerschot to its fifth win in six league matches this season. Sp. Hasselt fell to 3-3 in the competition and across all competitions. Beerschot also improved to 5-1 overall. Beerschot’s Bas Van Den Eynden was booked in the 41st minute, Sem Audoor in the 65th and Arnold Vula in the 90th minute plus three minutes of stoppage time. Sp. Hasselt’s Cheik Thiam was booked in the 84th minute. Beerschot’s defense held firm after Haj’s breakthrough, preserving the shutout despite late pressure and the late caution. The result gave Beerschot a road victory and handed Sp. Hasselt a home loss in Belgian second-tier play. Beerschot’s win followed a 3-1 victory over Lierse, while Sp. Hasselt had won 2-1 at Seraing.