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Orp-Jauche Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Josef Reyniers made the kick off which started today's match. Josef Reyniers might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gilbert Vandekerkhove. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Josef Reyniers ran back to his position shaking his head. 13 minutes into the game, Marco Van Hoegaerden recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mats De Muijser. Marco Van Hoegaerden showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. If Wes Gysens had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 19 played minutes Viroinval got a freekick which was hit by Ronny Geerts. Sylven Roggen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Gilbert Vandekerkhove tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gilbert Vandekerkhove took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josef Reyniers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute, Cederik Wittemans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 29 minutes into the match, Viroinval's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Van Hoegaerden came free, but Mats De Muijser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Sylven Roggen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Fabien Van der Weijden managed to get in a good position for a shot. SK Orp-Jauche's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabien Van der Weijden was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mats De Muijser breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marco Van Hoegaerden's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mats De Muijser read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Mats De Muijser stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabien Van der Weijden's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. Mats De Muijser took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wes Gysens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fabien Van der Weijden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 49th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Josef Reyniers fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gilbert Vandekerkhove having to interfere. Gilbert Vandekerkhove made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josef Reyniers in the 57th minute of play. Mats De Muijser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabien Van der Weijden, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. 64 minutes into the match, Viroinval's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Van Hoegaerden came free, but Mats De Muijser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeffrey Van Achten hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Marco Van Hoegaerden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mats De Muijser having to make a save. Christofere De Worteleere's late challenge caught a SK Orp-Jauche's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Christofere De Worteleere helped the player get up and apologised. In the 76th match minute, Viroinval was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christofere De Worteleere to maneuver through the defense. If Fabien Van der Weijden had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mats De Muijser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabien Van der Weijden in the 79th minute of play. Gilbert Vandekerkhove showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josef Reyniers in the 81st minute of the match. Josef Reyniers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cederik Wittemans hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. After having played for 90 minutes, Josef Reyniers managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Viroinval's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josef Reyniers was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Van Hoegaerden in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mats De Muijser saved Viroinval from getting behind. SK Orp-Jauche's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.