Standard Liège II 1 – 1 Schaerbeek Evere
Belgian First Amateur Division | 10 May 2026, 21:00 CET

Standard Liège II and Schaerbeek Evere shared the spoils in a 1‑1 draw at the Académie Robert Louis‑Dreyfus. The match was a tale of two halves, with the home side dominating the first period and the visitors rallying after the break to claim a valuable point.

Match Overview

Standard II took the lead in the 14th minute through a well‑worked team goal. Midfielder Yanis Lemaire found space on the edge of the box and curled a shot into the top corner, giving the home faithful something to cheer. Schaerbeek Evere struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but a tactical tweak at half‑time changed the dynamic.

Key Moments

• 14’ – Goal! Lemaire’s curling effort puts Standard II ahead.
• 41’ – Saved penalty Standard II’s Antoine Delwart sees his spot‑kick pushed onto the post by Schaerbeek keeper Matteo Luyckx.
• 58’ – Goal! Schaerbeek’s Nathan van der Heyden heads home from a corner to equalise.
• 77’ – Red card Standard II’s Loïc Devaere is sent off for a second yellow, leaving the hosts with ten men for the closing stages.

Tactical Analysis

Standard Liège II started in a 4‑2‑3‑1 and dominated possession in the first half, with full‑backs pushing high. Schaerbeek Evere switched from a 4‑4‑2 to a 4‑3‑3 after the interval, which gave them greater control in midfield and allowed them to press higher. The equaliser came from a set piece, a weakness that Standard II have struggled with all season.

Standout Players

• Yanis Lemaire (Standard II) – Scored a fine goal and was creative in the final third.
• Matteo Luyckx (Schaerbeek) – Crucial penalty save kept his team in the match.
• Nathan van der Heyden (Schaerbeek) – Scored the equaliser and defended stoutly.

Season Impact

The draw leaves Standard Liège II in 9th place, while Schaerbeek Evere remain 11th. Both teams are comfortably mid‑table, eight points clear of the relegation zone but also eight points adrift of the playoff places. The result reflects the competitive nature of the Belgian First Amateur Division, where fine margins often decide the outcome.