Intro:

Standard Liege beat Lokeren 2-0 in the Belgian Pro League

Script:

With Genk's game being postponed earlier in the day on Saturday, Standard Liege had the chance to move into the top six spots in Belgium.

Lokeren meanwhile were just a point and place below their hosts in 8th. Yet the opening goal looked ever so easy for Standard.

Dino Arslanagic with his first goal of the season. Much to the delight of Lilian Thuram's cousin, Yohann.

Just a minute later, Thuram in the Standard goal almost Lokeren a late Christmas present.

The Frenchman somehow spilling the ball, yet he had defender Laurent Ciman to be grateful for.

Into the second half, Standard found breathing space in the 65th minute.

Adrien Trebel with the cross and Yuji Ono headed home.

The Japanese forward overwhelmed with his first of the campaign.

The 2-0 win sees Standard climb to sixth while Lokeren remain eighth as the Pro League goes into hibernation for three weeks.