League

Vinderhoute Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dimitri Verhulst kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joris Van Hespen in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brent de Pelsmakere saved Doncaster Rovers from getting behind. In the 4th match minute, KFC Dessel Sport was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevin De Weerdt to maneuver through the defense. When Jozef Salms fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KFC Dessel Sport's protests and gave Jozef Salms a yellow card for diving instead. In the 6th match minute, KFC Dessel Sport was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jozef Salms to maneuver through the defense. Dimitri Verhulst struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Matteo Schamp didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Doncaster Rovers. After 13 played minutes Doncaster Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Jo Antheunis. With a little luck, KFC Dessel Sport's Matteo Schamp got control of the ball when Ivo Kerckmans tried to sneak it across the goal line. Joris Van Hespen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dimitri Verhulst took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Matteo Schamp. Matteo Schamp dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Nico Van Hinnendaels fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brent de Pelsmakere having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Joris Van Hespen managed to get in a good position for a shot. KFC Dessel Sport's supporters rose to their feet, but Joris Van Hespen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brent de Pelsmakere breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. KFC Dessel Sport's Jozef Salms pulled a muscle in his back after 44 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Gert-Jan De Maret hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Waud Deswarte kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Gert-Jan De Maret kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. A collision led to Doncaster Rovers getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Leon Van De Gehuchte hit a great ball. 59 minutes into the game, Joris Van Hespen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Brent de Pelsmakere was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Kevin De Weerdt came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the KFC Dessel Sport fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kevin De Weerdt couldn't finish the play. If Dimitri Verhulst had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joris Van Hespen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 74th minute, Ivo Kerckmans made a precise shot to the right of Matteo Schamp. KFC Dessel Sport's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Doncaster Rovers's Brent de Pelsmakere proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Doncaster Rovers from getting a goal against them. Joris Van Hespen might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Brent de Pelsmakere. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Joris Van Hespen ran back to his position shaking his head. Joris Van Hespen might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Brent de Pelsmakere. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Joris Van Hespen ran back to his position shaking his head. Joris Van Hespen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Brent de Pelsmakere tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joris Van Hespen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Brent de Pelsmakere made a huge save. If Dimitri Verhulst had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Many of KFC Dessel Sport's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. KFC Dessel Sport may have spent more time on the ball, but Doncaster Rovers were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.