Belgian Second Division: KV Kortrijk 3-1 Olympic Charleroi. In a Belgian Second Division fixture, KV Kortrijk demonstrated their quality with a convincing 3-1 home win over Olympic Charleroi. The home side, recently relegated from the top flight, showed their class by taking control of the match early on. Kortrijk opened the scoring with a clever free-kick routine that was finished at the back post. They doubled their lead before halftime through a clinical counter-attack, leaving the Charleroi defense exposed. Charleroi gave themselves a lifeline early in the second half with a headed goal from a corner, setting up a tense period. However, Kortrijk restored their two-goal cushion with a penalty after a foul in the box, effectively sealing the three points. The standout performer was Kortrijk's captain, who orchestrated play from midfield and scored the crucial penalty. The win keeps Kortrijk firmly in the promotion playoff places, while Charleroi's inconsistent form continues. The Kortrijk manager emphasized the importance of a strong start, and the Charleroi coach criticized his team's defensive lapses in key moments. Kortrijk's experienced lineup proved too strong for a hard-working but ultimately outmatched Charleroi side.