Camara's injury-time goal secures Anderlecht draw with Mechelen
Anderlecht salvaged a 2-2 draw against KV Mechelen thanks to a stoppage‑time goal by Camara. The result preserves Anderlecht's fourth‑place standing and a direct route to European competition.
The decisive strike arrived in injury time, turning a likely defeat into a point. The late goal ensured Anderlecht avoided a slide to fifth position.
Earlier, Van Brederode capitalised on a mistake by Huerta to give Anderlecht an early lead. The opening goal raised hopes for a win before Mechelen responded.
Saliba equalised for KV Mechelen shortly after Van Brederode's strike. His goal restored parity and shifted momentum back to the visitors.
Around the hour mark, Koudou found the net to put Mechelen ahead once more. The goal re‑established Mechelen's lead as the match entered its final phase.
Camara's stoppage‑time effort levelled the score at 2-2, denying Mechelen a victory. The equaliser secured the draw for Anderlecht in the closing moments.
With the draw, Anderlecht remains fourth in the league, ahead of Malinwa, and retains a direct path to European qualification. The point maintains their position in the upper tier of the table.