Charleroi pulls away from RWDM Brussels with second-half goals
MARCINELLE, Belgium (Interstat) — Charleroi defeated RWDM Brussels 3-1 on Saturday at Complexe De Marcinelle Terrein 3, using a second-half response to secure the win. Charleroi opened the scoring in the 13th minute. RWDM Brussels equalized in the 57th minute, but Charleroi answered with goals in the 60th and 74th minutes. RWDM Brussels’ competition record is now 1 win and 2 losses, matching its overall mark. Charleroi’s competition record stands at 2 wins, no losses and 2 draws, also matching its overall record. Before Saturday, Charleroi drew 1-1 with Charleroi B and 1-1 with Meux, and beat Flenu 4-3. RWDM Brussels had beaten Tubize-Braine 2-1 and lost 4-2 to Royal Union SG II. Charleroi led 1-0 at halftime and restored its advantage after RWDM Brussels tied the game early in the second half. The hosts then added another goal to close out the scoring. RWDM Brussels could not find a second equalizer after Charleroi went ahead for good.