League Play-Off

Rooigem
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Roger Decock started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the match, Rooigem's goal looked a bit too open when Niel Kant came free, but Renaut De Pauw reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Harold Scherens managed to get in a good position for a shot. SK Hamme-Mille's supporters rose to their feet, but Harold Scherens was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Renaut De Pauw breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Roger Decock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renaut De Pauw showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger Decock, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Niel Kant in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renaut De Pauw saved Rooigem from getting behind. Roger Decock struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Renaut De Pauw didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SK Hamme-Mille. Renaut De Pauw stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Niel Kant's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. After 31 minutes, Billie Mertens mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rooigem and the SK Hamme-Mille players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Rooigem's Billie Mertens got a free kick in the 31st minute. When SK Hamme-Mille's Niel Kant in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rooigem's goalie prevented a goal. Roger Decock struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Renaut De Pauw didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SK Hamme-Mille. Niel Kant fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renaut De Pauw having to interfere. SK Hamme-Mille's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Hugo Kesters 47 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hugo Kesters in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Axell Schoenmaekers saved SK Hamme-Mille from getting behind. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind SK Hamme-Mille's goalkeeper Axell Schoenmaekers, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 58th match minute, SK Hamme-Mille was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michael Liboton to maneuver through the defense. Billie Mertens received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Axell Schoenmaekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Rooigem's zone, Roger Decock stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renaut De Pauw came out of the goal and Roger Decock tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 64th minute, Niel Kant made a precise shot to the right of Renaut De Pauw. Rooigem's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Axell Schoenmaekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugo Kesters, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Harold Scherens's late challenge caught a Rooigem's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Harold Scherens helped the player get up and apologised. After 68 played minutes SK Hamme-Mille got a freekick which was hit by Harold Scherens. 69 minutes into the match, SK Hamme-Mille's goal looked a bit too open when Hugo Kesters came free, but Axell Schoenmaekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 71st match minute, Rooigem was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Piet Gressens to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Evert Naets in the 72nd minute really tested Renaut De Pauw's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Renaut De Pauw came out of the goal in the 74th minute to try and stop a shot by SK Hamme-Mille's Niel Kant. But to his dismay, Niel Kant quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Robbe Rouvoet kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Roger Decock in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renaut De Pauw saved Rooigem from getting behind. Renaut De Pauw showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger Decock, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Niel Kant took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Renaut De Pauw. Renaut De Pauw dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-4. When the match was over SK Hamme-Mille could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Rooigem throughout the match.