The sporting debrief of the weekend: Tadej Pogacar on top of the world, a double for Lotte Kopecky, the Union returns to success

Frustration for the Sporting Charleroi. On Friday evening, the Zebras conceded a draw in added time against the Club Brugge. THE Blue and Black had however been reduced to ten after the questionable exclusion of Raphael Onyedika. Despite these two points lost, Sporting remains in a good position in fifth place in the standings.

In numerical superiority, Charleroi lets two points slip away in added time against Bruges (1-1)

Jupiler Pro League: Hans Vanaken scored a goal in added time against Charleroi. Photo by Tomas Sisk / Photo News ©TSI

When it is not the attack that poses a problem to the Standardit’s the defense that’s stuck. On Saturday, the Rouches lost to Westerlo despite an encouraging offensive performance (1-2). The Liégeois were punished for their errors, having conceded a goal at the very start of the match and just after their equalizer. This is the first time that Ivan Leko’s team has lost at Sclessin this season.

Betrayed by defensive errors, Standard loses at home to Westerlo

Jupiler Pro League Matija Frigan scored twice in Westerlo’s victory against Standard. BELGA PHOTO BRUNO FAHY

The ouster of Brian Riemer has still not had the effect of an electric shock to Anderlecht. Saturday evening, the Mauves conceded a disappointing draw on the lawn of Dender (1-1). This is the fifth consecutive match without a victory for Sporting in the league. The Brussels residents could have won, however, having led the score and missed several clear chances at the end of the match.

Anderlecht still loses feathers on the Dender pitch

Anderlecht's players looks dejected after a soccer match between FCV Dender EH and RSC Anderlecht in Denderleeuw, on day 9 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship, Saturday 28 September 2024. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS
Jupiler Pro League: poor performance for Anderlecht against promoted Dender. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS

Sébastien Pocognoli can breathe again. After five games without a win in all competitions, and four without scoring in the league, theUnion Saint-Gilloise found his way to victory and goals against KV Courtrai this Sunday (3-0). The Apaches are full of confidence and come back to within a small point of the Top 6.

Led by Ivanović and Fuseini, Union Saint-Gilloise finds its smile again by crushing Kortrijk

Union's players celebrate during a soccer match between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and KV Kortrijk, Sunday 29 September 2024 in Brussels, on day 9 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO BRUNO FAHY
Jupiler Pro League: the Union Saint-Gilloise attackers found the net against Kortrijk. BELGA PHOTO BRUNO FAHY

Huge feat for Lotte Kopecky ! On Saturday, the Belgian won the sprint in Zurich in the women’s road racing world championship. The native of Rumst keeps her rainbow jersey, she who had already been crowned last year. The American Chloé Dygert and the Italian Elisa Longo Borghini completed the podium.

Worlds: Lotte Kopecky wins in the sprint and achieves the double

Zurich, Switzerland - September 28 : Kopecky Lotte (BEL) celebrating her victory on the podium during the Women Elite Road Race of the UCI 2024 Road World Championships cycling race on September 28, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland, 28-09-24 ( Photo by Vincent Kalut / Photo News
Cycling Worlds: sprint victory for Lotte Kopecky. Photo by Vincent Kalut / Photo News ©VKA

Yet another line on a stratospheric track record. This Sunday in Zurich, Tadej Pogacar became world champion in the men’s road race for the first time in his career. The Slovenian performed an incredible feat by attempting an attack 100 kilometers from the finish and taking the sole lead of the race 50 kilometers further. Cited among the favorites, Remco Evenepoel only finished in fifth place, while Ben O’Connor and Mathieu van der Poel completed the podium.

Starting 100 kilometers from the finish, Tadej Pogacar wins the title of 2024 world champion (VIDEO)

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's Elite Road Race cycling event during the UCI 2024 Road World Championships, in Zurich, on September 29, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Cycling Worlds: Tadej Pogacar crossed the finish line 37 seconds ahead of Ben O’Connor. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) ©AFP or licensors

One day is not the other for Jorge Martin in MotoGP. After completely missing his sprint race by making a mistake on Saturday, the Spaniard set the record straight on Sunday during the Indonesian Grand Prix, the fifteenth of the twenty rounds of the world championship. The Pramac driver produced a demonstration to win ahead of Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia.

MotoGP Indonesia: the redemption of the Martinator

TOPSHOT - First-placed Prima Pramac Racing's Spanish rider Jorge Martin celebrates after winning the MotoGP race of the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika International Circuit in Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara on September 29, 2024. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
MotoGP: victory for Jorge Martin in Indonesia. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP) ©AFP or licensors

Kalle Rovanperä won the Chile Rally this Sunday, the eleventh of thirteen rounds of the world championship, at the wheel of his Toyota. The Finn finished ahead of Elfyn Evans (Toyota) and Ott Tanak (Hyundai). Fourth, Thierry Neuville maintains a good lead in the world championship. If he gains two points from Tanak at the Central European Rally in a month, the Belgian will be crowned world champion.

Chile Rally: Rovanperä winner, Thierry Neuville on the verge of the title!

No second Challenger title for Raphaël Collignon. This Sunday, the Liégeois (ATP 191) lost in the final of the Lisbon tournament, played on clay and endowed with 120,950 euros. It was the Swiss Alexander Ritschard (ATP 121/N.7) who won in three sets and more than two and a half hours, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3.

No second Challenger title for Raphaël Collignon, beaten in the final in Lisbon

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