Zulte Waregem wins derby against KV Kortrijk

Zulte Waregem secured a 2-0 derby victory against KV Kortrijk in the Jupiler Pro League, despite a performance that Zulte Waregem coach Michael Beale described as nervous and lacking quality for much of the match. The decisive goals were scored by substitutes Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu in the 93rd minute and Atrok shortly after.

For KV Kortrijk, the defeat leaves them with zero points after four matches, intensifying concerns regarding a potential crisis. The match turned after Rok Storman received a red card in the 60th minute, leaving the team a man down during stoppage time. Coach Michiel Jonckheere faces significant pressure to improve efficiency and secure points in upcoming fixtures against Beveren and La Louvière.

Former coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck expressed skepticism regarding Kortrijk's ability to remain in the top flight, suggesting that if Jonckheere manages to maintain the team's position, he would be a candidate for coach of the year.