KV Kortrijk secured a 1-3 away win over RSCA Futures in the Belgian Second Division on Saturday, August 9th. The professional performance from the visiting side earned them a comfortable three points to start the season. RSCA Futures, the youth team of Anderlecht, started brightly and took a surprise early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error. However, KV Kortrijk's experience told as they equalized before halftime and then dominated the second half. They scored two more goals, showcasing superior organization and finishing quality. The match result was a reality check for the young Futures side, who struggled to cope with Kortrijk's physicality and tactical discipline after the break. This victory is an important one for KV Kortrijk's promotion ambitions in the Belgian Second Division. The lineups saw Kortrijk field several seasoned professionals against a team of promising academy products.