Sint-Truiden VV draws 1-1 with Rommel SK in league opener

Sint-Truiden VV (STVV) began their 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League season with a 1-1 draw against Rommel SK. In the match, which served as the debut for manager Frederik de Meyer, new signing Nelson Ishiwata started and recorded his first assist in Belgian football by setting up Ilias Sevaï for an equalizer in the 64th minute.

Rommel SK took an early lead in the 24th minute via a penalty scored by Schenkens. Despite STVV increasing their pressure in the second half, a late goal by Umar Diouf was disallowed following a VAR review that ruled a handball. Several Japanese players were involved in the match, including starters Leo Brian Kokubo, Taiga Hata, and Nelson Ishiwata, while others appeared as substitutes or remained on the bench.