Sint Truidense Reserves and Heur Tongeren produced a remarkable 12-goal spectacle in BSA D on 25 October 2026, with the hosts eventually winning 7-5 after a frantic, end-to-end contest at Stadion Stayen.

It was a match that defied defensive logic from the opening whistle. The teams traded goals throughout, with Sint Truidense Reserves twice establishing leads only to be pegged back, before a late surge finally secured all three points. The scoreline of 7-5 tells only part of the story of a game packed with turnovers, set-piece drama and clinical finishing.

Match overview

Sint Truidense Reserves started brightly and took the lead inside the opening ten minutes through Luca Vandenberghe, who finished off a quick counterattack. Heur Tongeren responded almost immediately, equalising through Bram Willems after a defensive mix-up. From there, the game opened up completely.

By half-time, the score had already reached 3-2 in favour of the hosts. Milan Peeters scored twice in a breathless first half, while Heur Tongeren stayed in touch through goals from Jasper Hermans and Tom Creemers. Neither defence looked comfortable, and both goalkeepers were called into action repeatedly.

The second half was even wilder. Heur Tongeren equalised early after the restart, and the teams exchanged goals at a remarkable rate. With the score at 5-5 heading into the final 15 minutes, it seemed the game might end in a draw. But Sint Truidense found another gear, scoring twice late on through Vandenberghe and Wout Claes to seal a 7-5 victory.

Key moments

• 9th minute: Luca Vandenberghe gives Sint Truidense Reserves the lead with a composed finish.
• 14th minute: Bram Willems equalises for Heur Tongeren after a defensive error.
• 27th and 39th minutes: Milan Peeters scores twice to put the hosts 3-2 ahead at half-time.
• 52nd minute: Heur Tongeren level again through Jasper Hermans.
• 78th minute: Vandenberghe completes his hat-trick to make it 6-5.
• 86th minute: Wout Claes adds a seventh to finally give the hosts breathing room.

Tactical story

Both teams committed numbers forward and pressed aggressively, which made for thrilling entertainment but left huge spaces in behind. Sint Truidense Reserves tried to play out from the back, but their turnovers repeatedly gifted Heur Tongeren chances on the counter. Heur, meanwhile, struggled to handle the hosts’ movement in wide areas and conceded several goals from crosses and cut-backs.

The game was ultimately decided by finishing quality. Sint Truidense were more clinical in the final 15 minutes, while Heur Tongeren’s defence, which had battled bravely, finally cracked under the pressure. The hosts’ ability to keep creating chances even after conceding showed character, and their late goals were the reward for persistent attacking intent.

Standout performers

Vandenberghe was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the crucial sixth goal. Peeters’ first-half brace gave Sint Truidense the platform to attack freely, while Claes’ late strike capped a strong substitute appearance. For Heur Tongeren, Willems and Hermans were excellent going forward, but their efforts were undermined by a defence that conceded seven goals on a difficult night.

What it means

The three points lift Sint Truidense Reserves in the BSA D standings and give them a memorable result to build on. Heur Tongeren will leave frustrated, having scored five goals away from home and still lost, but the performance highlighted both their attacking quality and their defensive fragility. In a league where goal difference can matter, this was a result that will be remembered for a long time.