Beerschot Wilrijk claimed a narrow 1-0 home victory over Jong Genk in the Belgian Second Division on Friday night, a result that kept their promotion hopes alive. The only goal of a closely contested match came in the first half, with Beerschot's midfielder firing a low shot from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner. Jong Genk, the youth team of KRC Genk, responded well and enjoyed periods of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-drilled Beerschot defense. The home side had opportunities to extend their lead on the counter-attack but were ultimately grateful for their goalkeeper, who made a crucial save late in the game to preserve the clean sheet and the three points. This victory moved Beerschot closer to the promotion playoff places, while Jong Genk's development-focused season continued with another narrow defeat. The Beerschot manager highlighted the importance of the win in a tight league race.