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Spectators: 8394 (Terracing: 6298, Seating: 1930, VIP seats: 166) In the 2nd minute, Tibau De Jaeger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Dharma Initiative's Jesse Naessens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lauren Seveneijnts in the 3rd minute of play. Oscar Kindermans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Adam Vermeiren made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dylan Verhaert in the 8th minute of play forced FC Dharma Initiative's goalkeeper Jesse Naessens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A throw-in in the 14th minute of the game was made by Joaquin Ranolfo with Lauren Seveneijnts as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Jesse Naessens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lauren Seveneijnts, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jesse Naessens didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Lauren Seveneijnts went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. The supporters of Dutch Rebels booed when FC Dharma Initiative was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adama Sana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jesse Naessens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dylan Verhaert's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. The supporters of FC Dharma Initiative booed when Dutch Rebels was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kevin Cuejvers didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Shen Xiao Yan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dutch Rebels were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after FC Dharma Initiative's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Obafemi N'Diaye took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tibau De Jaeger in the 32nd minute of play forced Dutch Rebels's goalkeeper Adam Vermeiren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 33 minutes, Dieter Vrancken mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Dharma Initiative and the Dutch Rebels players grew even worse after the yellow card. Dieter Vrancken hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute, Szymon Cieliczka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 42 minutes, Dylan Verhaert managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dutch Rebels's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dylan Verhaert was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Adam Vermeiren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shen Xiao Yan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th match minute, FC Dharma Initiative was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tibau De Jaeger to maneuver through the defense. Jesse Naessens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dylan Verhaert, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Dutch Rebels were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Shen Xiao Yan made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Dutch Rebels's Antoine Steenbeeck seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Antoine Steenbeeck the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Dutch Rebels protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Antoine Steenbeeck had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After a rather tough play, Dutch Rebels's Antoine Steenbeeck got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Jeremey Pulix recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The corner led to Dutch Rebels's Berten Wortelaert getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 62nd match minute, FC Dharma Initiative was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernand Smeulders to maneuver through the defense. Dylan Verhaert could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Jesse Naessens made a huge save. Adam Vermeiren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tibau De Jaeger, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Obafemi N'Diaye hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. If Dylan Verhaert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Adam Vermeiren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shen Xiao Yan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 81 minutes into the match, Dutch Rebels's goal looked a bit too open when Oscar Kindermans came free, but Adam Vermeiren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Shen Xiao Yan managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Dharma Initiative's supporters rose to their feet, but Shen Xiao Yan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adam Vermeiren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kevin Cuejvers kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Adam Vermeiren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shen Xiao Yan in the 87th minute of play. In the 87th minute, Shen Xiao Yan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Adam Vermeiren was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. 90 minutes into the match, Shen Xiao Yan notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Dutch Rebels's Adam Vermeiren. Adam Vermeiren was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jesse Naessens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dylan Verhaert in the 95th minute. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.