Union Rochefortoise and Schaerbeek Evere shared the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw during their International Club Friendly on August 13, 2026. The Belgian sides used the opportunity to give players valuable match minutes, and the contest provided plenty of talking points for both coaching staffs despite being a pre-season friendly.

The match was competitive from the first minute, with both teams keen to build momentum in their preparations. Union Rochefortoise, playing at home, edged the early exchanges and took the lead with a well-worked team move. Their goal came after a period of sustained pressure, with the final pass slicing through the visiting defence and allowing the striker to finish calmly past the goalkeeper.

Schaerbeek Evere respond

Schaerbeek Evere refused to let the early setback define their afternoon. They gradually grew into the match and began to create chances of their own through quick combinations in the final third. The equaliser arrived just before the interval, with the visitors applying steady pressure and capitalising on a loose ball inside the box to restore parity. That goal shifted the momentum and gave Schaerbeek Evere a much stronger platform for the second half.

Second half sees a tighter contest

The second half brought a more even contest, with both teams making substitution after substitution to test fringe players and young prospects. Union Rochefortoise pushed forward for a winner, but Schaerbeek Evere’s goalkeeper produced a couple of good saves to keep the scoreline level. At the other end, Rochefortoise’s defence stood firm during a late flurry of pressure, ensuring the game ended all square.

In the context of pre-season, the 1-1 scoreline was a useful workout. The draw allowed both Union Rochefortoise and Schaerbeek Evere to evaluate different structures, give match minutes to a wide squad, and assess the fitness levels of their players as the new campaign approaches.

Main positives for both teams

• Strong first-half attacking intent: Both goals arrived from positive, attacking play.
• Rotation opportunities: The friendly allowed several squad players to gain valuable minutes.
• Fitness building: The tempo of the match ensured both sides were tested physically.

With pre-season continuing, both teams will be pleased with the effort shown. Union Rochefortoise and Schaerbeek Evere can now turn their attention to the next friendly fixtures, where further improvements in sharpness and cohesion will be the priority.