Berchem started their AXA League season with a 35:19 victory against Diekirch on Saturday evening. The match took place at the Berchem arena and set the tone for what promises to be an interesting campaign. The hosts made no mistakes in the opening fixture, showing clear intent from the first whistle.
Both sides began the league table with zero points and zero games played, so this result immediately separates the two teams. Berchem's attack moved fluidly while Diekirch struggled to find their rhythm. The visitors looked disjointed in defence and found it difficult to contain the home side's movement.
We had tipped Berchem for victory before the match, and that prediction came good. The confidence showed in their positioning and decision-making. By then it was clear the home side had done their homework on the opponents.
The margin tells the story of a team that controlled every aspect of the game. Berchem created opportunities at will while Diekirch could only react. The visitors never got close to matching the pace set by their opponents.
This opening result gives Berchem momentum heading into the next fixture. Diekirch will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid a difficult start to the season. The table now shows one point difference, though that will change rapidly as the campaign unfolds.