Standard Liège defeats Antwerp 1-0 amid supporter access controversy

Standard Liège secured a 1-0 victory against Royal Antwerp FC in a Jupiler Pro League match. The decisive goal came via a Dennis Eckert-Ayensa penalty in the 77th minute following a VAR review. Standard coach Vincent Euvrard described the performance as the best since his arrival, noting the team's progress toward their top-five ambitions.

The match was preceded by significant controversy regarding fan access. Liège Mayor Willy Demeyer initially issued a last-minute ban on Antwerp supporters attending the game at Sclessin. The decision sparked widespread anger from fans and criticism from both clubs' supporter groups. However, following intense pressure and coordination between supporters, the Mayor rescinded the ban hours before kickoff, allowing Antwerp fans to attend.

In other Belgian football news, STVV secured a dominant 4-0 win, while Racing Genk prepares for a high-stakes match against RSC Anderlecht, with new signing Jeppe Erenbjerg expressing strong ambitions for the club's title prospects.