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SFC Arena
Spectators: 7593 (Terracing: 5696, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Frits Govaerts made the kick off which started today's match. When Guillaume Van Gorpt came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the sacriPanti FC 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 Guillaume Van Gorpt couldn't finish the play. In the 13th minute, Will Raedemaeckers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Joerie Francx sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute, Robbie Roels hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Billie Stroobans made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Guillaume Van Gorpt sent off a good shot on target. The corner led sacriPanti FC's Jarne Louckx to fire away a dangerous shot which Billie Stroobans despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 25th minute of the match Jarne Louckx sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Billie Stroobans skillfully saved the ball. sacriPanti FC's Kasper De Mol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yoachim Vercauteren in the 27th minute of play. Guillaume Van Gorpts short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Billie Stroobans to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Robbie Roels kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Joerie Francx fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billie Stroobans having to interfere. When Robbie Roels fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored K.V Mechelen's protests and gave Robbie Roels a yellow card for diving instead. Robbie Roels kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Joerie Francx sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joerie Francx stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, sacriPanti FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albertus Jaspers to maneuver through the defense. When K.V Mechelen's Frits Govaerts in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye sacriPanti FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Guillaume Van Gorpt managed to get in a good position for a shot. sacriPanti FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Guillaume Van Gorpt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Billie Stroobans breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. K.V Mechelen's Billie Stroobans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joerie Francx in the 61st minute of play. The supporters of K.V Mechelen booed when sacriPanti FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorg Anteunis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frits Govaerts fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kasper De Mol having to interfere. Will Raedemaeckers kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Guillaume Van Gorpt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billie Stroobans having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Joerie Francx managed to get in a good position for a shot. sacriPanti FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Joerie Francx was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Billie Stroobans breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guillaume Van Gorpt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Billie Stroobans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. K.V Mechelen's Billie Stroobans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joerie Francx in the 89th minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Will Raedemaeckers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Billie Stroobans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joerie Francx, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Guillaume Van Gorpt struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Billie Stroobans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for sacriPanti FC. After having played for 96 minutes, Guillaume Van Gorpt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. sacriPanti FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guillaume Van Gorpt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.