Wiltz vs AS Eupen

The third goal on the stroke of half-time (45') was the killer blow. Wiltz had survived the early onslaught after the 4th-minute opener and kept the score at 1-0 for nearly 40 minutes. Conceding a second in the 42nd minute was damaging, but the third just before the whistle effectively ended the contest. Wiltz emerged for the second half a beaten side, and Eupen capitalised with six more goals.

• Isaac Nuhu (AS Eupen) — The Ghanaian winger made it back-to-back pre-season goals with another strike, continuing his strong form in the build-up to the Challenger Pro League season. His direct running caused problems all afternoon.
• The Eupen midfield — The provider events show nine goals spread across the 90 minutes, suggesting a midfield that dominated possession and created chances at will. The assisters are not named in the available data, but the variety of goal times (four in the first half, five in the second) points to contributions from multiple players.
• Wiltz defence — While the scoreline was brutal, Wiltz held firm for long stretches: 38 minutes between goals 1 and 2, and 13 minutes between goals 5 and 6. The Luxembourg side were simply overwhelmed by a professional outfit operating two divisions higher in the Belgian pyramid.

The goal timeline tells the story: 4', 42', 45', 49', 58', 69', 71', 77', 85'. Three goals in the opening 45 minutes, six in the second half. The 0-3 half-time lead suggests Eupen dominated possession and territory from the start, but the 0-6 second-half margin indicates either a sharp drop in Wiltz's fitness or Mazzù's tactical adjustments at the break. The absence of any cards for either side reflects the friendly nature of the contest, with no contentious tackles or retaliation despite the one-sided scoreline.

This was Eupen's second pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign under Felice Mazzù, who was appointed as head coach in June 2026. The Belgian Challenger Pro League side are preparing for a season that starts on 15 August 2026 away to Jong Genk.

For Wiltz (FC Wiltz 71), the result is a sobering reality check ahead of the Luxembourg National Division season. The Luxembourg top-flight side will face significantly weaker opposition in domestic competition, but the 9-0 defeat highlights the gap between the Luxembourg league and even a second-tier Belgian side.

Eupen's remaining pre-season schedule:

• 29 July 2026: vs R. Aywaille FC (home)
• 1 August 2026: at VV Venlo (away)
• 8 August 2026: vs RFC Seraing (home)
• 15 August 2026: at Jong Genk (Challenger Pro League season opener)

A routine pre-season workout for Eupen, who got exactly what they needed: goals, minutes in legs, and confidence for Mazzù's new system. The scoreline should be read with context — Wiltz are a semi-professional side from Luxembourg's top division, while Eupen are a full-time professional outfit from Belgium's second tier. The margin was emphatic but expected. The meaningful test comes on 29 July against Aywaille FC, and then the real business begins on 15 August at Jong Genk.