Woluwe Football Academy Edge RSCA Anderlecht Academy In Thrilling 5-4 Defeat

Woluwe Football Academy hosted RSCA Anderlecht Academy at Senne Quarter on 13 January 2026, kicking off at midday in a fiercely contested league encounter. Despite a valiant display and scoring four goals, Woluwe Football Academy ultimately fell short, conceding five in a pulsating 90-minute clash that kept the 157-strong crowd on the edge of their seats.

Woluwe lined up in a disciplined 5-4-1 formation, deploying a back five to provide defensive solidity and width. Tyron Tyron took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, shielded by a defensive line comprising Ali on the right, Kenin and Keydner Guevara centrally, and Tyrell on the left. The midfield quartet featured Maher on the right flank, Emmanuel and Lomis occupying central midfield roles, and Noah Araya operating on the left wing. Up front, Santiago Guevara was the lone striker tasked with leading the line and capitalising on chances created by the midfield. Nathan was named among the substitutes.

The match began with early defensive resilience from Woluwe, Keydner Guevara making a crucial tackle in the fifth minute to deny an Anderlecht chance. However, the visitors took the lead in the 12th minute with a right-footed finish that tested Woluwe’s defensive organisation. Woluwe responded swiftly; Keydner Guevara’s long pass in the 13th minute carved open the Anderlecht defence, setting up a promising opportunity.

Santiago Guevara was caught offside in the eighth minute, halting a promising attack, and later missed a penalty in the 19th minute, shooting wide and missing a golden chance to level the scores. Despite this setback, Woluwe’s defensive efforts remained steadfast, with Keydner Guevara clearing danger in the 24th minute to prevent another Anderlecht opportunity.

Woluwe’s persistence paid off in the 26th minute when Noah Araya lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper with a precise right-footed finish, assisted by a long pass from Keydner Guevara. This goal injected belief into the home side. Keydner Guevara’s influence was evident throughout the first half, although he did misplace a pass in the 36th minute that could have been costly, but he quickly redeemed himself by clearing another dangerous attack moments later.

The first half concluded with the score level, setting the stage for an intense second period. Early in the second half, Noah Araya doubled Woluwe’s advantage in the 59th minute, tapping in a left-footed finish from a well-delivered cross by Maher. Anderlecht responded with a goal of their own in the 64th minute, restoring parity and intensifying the contest.

Woluwe’s Keydner Guevara headed home from a corner delivered by Noah Araya in the 70th minute, putting the hosts ahead once more. Seven minutes later, Santiago Guevara extended the lead with a left-footed strike, again assisted by Noah Araya’s precise crossing, showcasing the latter’s creative influence on the match.

However, Anderlecht mounted a late comeback, scoring a headed goal in the 82nd minute followed by a stunning long-range strike with their right foot in the 83rd minute, which levelled the match at 4-4. Woluwe made a substitution in the 87th minute, with Nathan replacing the injured Emmanuel in midfield, aiming to shore up the team’s efforts in the closing stages.

The visitors completed their comeback with a decisive goal in the 89th minute, sealing a dramatic 5-4 victory. Despite the defeat, Noah Araya’s performance stood out, earning him the player of the match accolade for his two goals and multiple assists that kept Woluwe competitive throughout.

This encounter at Senne Quarter was a thrilling showcase of attacking football and defensive resilience, with Woluwe Football Academy demonstrating fighting spirit but ultimately succumbing to RSCA Anderlecht Academy’s late surge.