Seraing United's Last-Minute Equalizer Denies Lierse Kempenzonen Key Victory in a Dramatic Clash
In a match that unfolded like the classic tale of two teams fighting for survival, Seraing United and Lierse Kempenzonen played to a gripping 1-1 draw at Stade du Pairay on October 24, 2025. With both teams struggling at the wrong end of the Challenger Pro League table, the stakes could not have been higher. If only we had accurately predicted which team would shine on this chilly evening.
Our pre-match preview pondered a dogfight between these beleaguered sides, and as fate would have it, we were right-but perhaps not in the way we envisioned. While both teams seemed set to exchange jabs without yielding much from their respective struggling campaigns, hope flickered for Lierse Kempenzonen when S. El Touile struck first in the 33rd minute. The goal highlighted both the necessity and the fragility of their aspirations, propelling Lierse to take a seemingly commanding lead.
As the first half wore on, Seraing United struggled to find cohesion, mirroring their disjointed form throughout the season. The hosts found themselves in a familiar situation, needing to summon resilience to turn the tide. With desperation lingering in the crisp air, the second half opened with an unmistakable urgency from Seraing, who hoped to erase the recent memory of a series of disappointing results.
Despite their best efforts, the hour ticked away with Lierse looking increasingly comfortable and unyielding. However, as the clock approached the 84th minute, a seemingly innocuous corner kick turned into a lifeline for Seraing United. With a surge of collective belief, they found an equalizer, sending the home crowd into raptures and securing a vital point when it seemed all hope was lost.
This late equalizer may not completely erase the pain of their season thus far, with Seraing now capturing just 6 points from 10 matches. They remain in 15th place, clinging onto survival with only one win to their name. For Lierse Kempenzonen, the draw puts them on 8 points in 12th place, an uncertain position that still allows for optimism, albeit dimmed by the reality that they too are only three points clear of danger.
As both teams walk away with a point, the result serves as a bittersweet reminder that every moment counts in this tense league campaign. With the battle for survival likely to intensify, both Seraing United and Lierse Kempenzonen must reassess their approaches as they navigate the treacherous waters of the coming weeks. In a league defined by its unpredictability, moments like this can either ignite a spark or amplify the fear of falling too deep. For now, the spotlight on Stade du Pairay has provided a sliver of warmth, but only the future will tell if it persists or flickers out.