MSV Duisburg 2–4 Beerschot Wilrijk: High‑Scoring Friendly Entertains Crowd

Belgian second‑tier side Beerschot Wilrijk defeated German 3. Liga club MSV Duisburg 4‑2 in an entertaining international club friendly on 23 July 2026. The match featured six goals, fast attacking play, and plenty of action for the supporters who turned out at the Schauinsland‑Reisen‑Arena.

Match Summary

Beerschot took the lead inside the first 10 minutes when forward Luka Adzic finished a quick break. Duisburg responded swiftly, levelling through a penalty converted by captain Moritz Stoppelkamp. The visitors then regained the advantage just before half‑time with a powerful header from centre‑back Joren Dom.

The second half saw Beerschot stretch their lead. A well‑worked set piece made it 3‑1 in the 55th minute, and a long‑range strike from midfielder Noa Lang (not the former Club Brugge player, but a namesake) made it 4‑1. Duisburg pulled one back late via substitute Thomas Pledl, but it was too little, too late.

Pre‑Season Observations

Both teams used the friendly to build fitness and evaluate players. Duisburg’s defensive issues were exposed, particularly on set pieces and counter‑attacks. Beerschot, meanwhile, showcased their offensive depth and pressing style. The 4‑2 scoreline reflects an open game with both sides committing players forward.

For MSV Duisburg, manager Torsten Ziegner will look to tighten up at the back before the 3. Liga season resumes. Beerschot’s head coach Dirk Kuyt (the former Liverpool forward) expressed satisfaction: “We created many chances and showed good intensity. That’s what we wanted from this friendly.”

Key Stats

• Beerschot outshot Duisburg 16–9.
• Four different goal scorers for the Belgian side.
• Duisburg had 53% possession but were less clinical.

Next up for Duisburg is another friendly against a regional side, while Beerschot prepare for their Belgian Challenge Pro League opener.