Charleroi claimed a narrow victory over Lommel United at the Sovereignstadion on Sunday evening, winning 1-0 in the second round of the Pro League Jupiler. The Belgian visitors took all three points despite a spirited home display, with their third-place position looking increasingly secure. Lommel remain ninth in the standings after five matches.
The match unfolded with a measured tempo until the half-hour mark, when Charleroi began to assert their influence. They pressed higher and moved the ball with purpose, though the opening goal came from unexpected quarters. A. Boukamir found the net in the 63rd minute, capitalising on a moment of defensive uncertainty. It proved to be the decisive strike.
Both managers made changes to reshape their sides. H. Oware and I. Dada-Mascoll came on together for Lommel at the interval, while S. Appuah and A. Bojang were introduced together for Charleroi in the 58th minute. The home side added M. Sow, P. Pflucke and Y. Khalifi in the 71st minute, bringing fresh legs into a game they could not quite control.
Lommel pushed for an equaliser but lacked the cutting edge. They won two corners against Charleroi's twelve, but big chances created remained at zero for the hosts. Their shots on target numbered none, while the visitors registered five. By then, the pattern of the match was clear — Charleroi dominated territory without needing to dominate possession.
The statistics tell a story of efficiency over volume. Charleroi completed 462 passes to Lommel's 365, but more telling was their 18 key passes compared to six. They created two big chances against none, and their shots accuracy of 22 per cent meant fewer attempts found the target. Lommel made 44 clearances to Charleroi's 17, a sign of sustained pressure.
Lucas Schoofs received a yellow card in the 85th minute as the game stretched. R. Seuntjens and T. Reyners came on for the hosts at that stage, but the result was already decided. Charleroi's victory extends their strong start to the season, while Lommel's winless run away from home continues.