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Astrid Park
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Richmond Pieters made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richmond Pieters in the 3rd minute of play forced RSCA 4-ever's goalkeeper Mathias Vercalsteren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Richmond Pieters had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mathias Vercalsteren. RSCA 4-ever's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Richmond Pieters was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Stephen Van De Gehuchte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nala heeft honger's Bass Leyman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octavian Izemborgh in the 9th minute of play. Philip Van Buyten hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. RSCA 4-ever's Mathias Vercalsteren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richmond Pieters in the 12th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Nala heeft honger's zone, Luc Louckx stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bass Leyman came out of the goal and Luc Louckx tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Nala heeft honger booed when RSCA 4-ever was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andy Nelis didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 28 minutes, Richmond Pieters put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Mathias Vercalsteren. In the 34th minute RSCA 4-ever were awarded a corner. Loui Van Looy went to the cornerflag to take it. After 38 minutes, Philip Van Buyten mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the RSCA 4-ever and the Nala heeft honger players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Nala heeft honger booed when RSCA 4-ever was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philip Van Buyten didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 39th minute of the match Roy Pietersma shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mathias Vercalsteren showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. RSCA 4-ever's Mathias Vercalsteren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richmond Pieters in the 40th minute of play. Richmond Pieters 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. Mathias Vercalsteren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richmond Pieters, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

52 minutes into the game, Richmond Pieters was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nala heeft honger's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave RSCA 4-ever the free kick. After 52 played minutes Nala heeft honger got a freekick which was hit by Richmond Pieters. Luc Louckx recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Richmond Pieters came free with the goalkeeper in the 55th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Mathias Vercalsteren could save by the left post. Mathias Vercalsteren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roger Coremans in the 56th minute. Sebbe Beetens kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After 59 minutes, Luc Louckx made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Nala heeft honger's Bass Leyman tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With his leg Mathias Vercalsteren managed to avoid a goal in the 62ndth minute, when Nala heeft honger's Richmond Pieters fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 65 played minutes Nala heeft honger got a freekick which was hit by Roy Pietersma. Richmond Pieters fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mathias Vercalsteren having to interfere. After 72 minutes of play, Nala heeft honger's Richmond Pieters made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mathias Vercalsteren was left in no man's land by his defense there! Nala heeft honger's Richmond Pieters got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Richmond Pieters had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mathias Vercalsteren made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Richmond Pieters sent off a good shot on target. Richmond Pieters in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mathias Vercalsteren, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 88 in the game by Richmond Pieters from a close distance when the talented Mathias Vercalsteren managed to make a qualified save. RSCA 4-ever's players were relieved. 89 minutes into the match, Nala heeft honger's Roger Coremans sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mathias Vercalsteren narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Richmond Pieters scored 1-5 in the 92nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mathias Vercalsteren, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nala heeft honger's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.