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Kompany's managerial career starts in defeat as Anderlecht lose season opener

Vincent Kompany’s start to life as player-manager at Anderlecht did not go as planned as his side were beaten 2-1 at home to minnows Oostende.

In the opening game of their Belgian Pro League campaign, Anderlecht took an early lead through Michel Vlap but saw the game turn around late on against the side that finished third from bottom last year.

Ronald Vargas equalised after 20 minutes before second-half substitute Fashion Sakala bagged the winner with 15 minutes to go.

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The former Manchester City captain played the full 90 minutes, while his old City teammate Samir Nasri came on for the final half-hour but was unable to make an impact.