

Diegem Sport 2-3 Belisia Bilzen | Belgian First Amateur Division | 26 April 2026
In a pulsating encounter at the Diegem Sport complex, the hosts were edged out 3-2 by a resilient Belisia Bilzen side on Sunday evening. The match, part of the Belgian First Amateur Division's tightly contested season, saw Diegem take an early lead only to be undone by a second-half surge from the visitors.
Match Overview
The opening stages belonged to Diegem Sport, who pressed high and created several early chances. Their persistence paid off with an opening goal that sent the home crowd into raptures. However, Belisia Bilzen, known for their counter-attacking prowess, responded with two quick goals before halftime to seize control of the contest.
The second half saw Diegem fight back to level the score, but a well-worked move from Belisia in the 75th minute restored their advantage. Despite late pressure and a few clear-cut opportunities, Diegem could not find an equalizer, leaving the points to travel back to Bilzen.
Key Moments
- Home opener: Diegem struck first through a composed finish inside the box, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
- Turning point: Belisia equalized with a deflected shot from the edge of the area, before taking the lead with a clinical header from a corner.
- Late drama: Diegem's equalizer came in the 65th minute, but Belisia's winner arrived ten minutes later via a swift breakaway.
Tactical Story
Diegem Sport's aggressive 4-3-3 formation created width and early dominance, but their high defensive line proved vulnerable to Belisia's pace on the counter. Belisia's disciplined 4-2-3-1 allowed them to absorb pressure and exploit the spaces behind Diegem's full-backs, a tactic that yielded all three goals.
Standout Players
For Belisia, their number 10 was instrumental, orchestrating attacks and providing the assist for the winning goal. Diegem's goalkeeper made several smart saves to keep his team in the game, but could not prevent the visitors from securing a vital away victory.
The result leaves Diegem Sport in the mid-table of the Belgian First Amateur Division, while Belisia Bilzen climb into contention for a playoff spot with three valuable points on the road.