At the same time, he had to cross his fingers hoping for a misstep from Patro to Beerschot or at least a point from Lierse to Patro or a victory for Beveren to Lommel.
In the 14th minute, Nyssen was caught by Akpan in the area and did himself justice by converting the penalty. Liège created other chances, via their scorer and Atteri, in particular. After half an hour, a cross from Nyssen landed on the head of Merlen, who put it back perfectly for Atteri (2-0).
Returning from the locker room, Genk found themselves with ten men and saw the mission becoming more complicated. Shortly after the hour mark, D'Ostilio scored his first goal of the season and definitely hit the nail on the head. Author of a five-star performance, Nyssen continued the dance. And Mouchamps, just getting into the game, continued (5-0).
The first condition for participation in the playoffs was therefore brilliantly fulfilled. But it was not the case for the second since, if there was hope until the 84th, Patro Eisden put an end to it by scoring a victorious goal at Beerschot.
Gaëtan Englebert's men mark the end of a more than positive first season in the Challenger Pro League.
- RFC Liège: Debaty, Nyssen, Lambot (86th Van den Ackerveken), Bustin, D'Ostilio, Merlen (86th Lioka Lima), Wilmots, Arslan (62nd Cavelier), Cascio (78th Mouchamps), Bruggeman, Atteri (62nd Mouhli).
- Jong Genk: Pieklak, Mertens (78th Arabaci), Al Mazyani, Cauwel, Caicedo, Haroun, John (66th Lazar), Karetsas (46th Bafdili), Akpan, Nuozzi (66th Da Costa), Kumata (78th Toure).
- Referee: Mr. Pirard.
- Warnings: Atteri, Akpan, Arslan, Toure.
- Exclusion: 52nd Haroun (2 days).
- The goals: 14th Nyssen (1-0), 33rd Arslan (2-0), 66th D'Ostilio (3-0), 77th Nyssen (4-0), 79th Mouchamps (5-0).
