RAAL La Louvière 1-1 AE Kifisias
International Club Friendly | July 23, 2026

Belgian third-tier side RAAL La Louvière and Greek second-division outfit AE Kifisias played out a competitive 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly that offered both coaches valuable tactical insights. The match, held at Stade du Tivoli, saw end-to-end action and a share of the spoils.

Match Overview

AE Kifisias took the lead in the 18th minute when striker Spiros Vrakas latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past the home goalkeeper. RAAL La Louvière responded well and equalised just before half-time through a well-worked set piece: defender Maxime Caufriez headed home from a corner.

Key Moments

• 18’ – Goal (AEK): Vrakas’ composed finish after a defence-splitting pass from midfielder Vasilis Papatzikos.
• 44’ – Goal (RAAL): Caufriez’s powerful header from a delivery by winger Gjoko Zajkov.
• 72’ – Miss: RAAL substitute Ayoub El Harrak fired over from close range.

Tactical Story

Both sides used the friendly to rotate heavily in the second half. RAAL La Louvière pressed aggressively and created several chances from wide areas, while AE Kifisias relied on quick counter-attacks. The Greek side showed good defensive discipline after the equaliser, limiting the home team’s clear openings.

Standout Performers

Maxime Caufriez was a threat from set pieces and solid at the back for RAAL. For AE Kifisias, Spiros Vrakas looked sharp in front of goal, and goalkeeper Panagiotis Ladas made a vital save in the 66th minute to keep the scores level.

The result provided positive signs for both managers as they continue their pre-season preparations.