Standard Liege win Belgian Cup

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Standard de Lieges Ivan Santini (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring.BeSoccer

Ivan Santini struck late as Standard Liege claimed their seventh Belgian Cup title by beating holders Club Brugge 2-1 in the final on Sunday.

Jean-Luc Dompe put Standard into a 17th-minute lead with his second goal for the club in Brussels, but they were pegged back when Lior Refaelov finished past ex-Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes before the half-hour mark.

The turning point came shortly after half-time when Club Brugge forward Abdoulay Diaby saw red, and Standard eventually broke down the 10 men through Croatian striker Santini in the 88th minute.

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