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Erpe-Mere Stadion
Spectators: 6733 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 0) Werner Coopmans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 12 minutes into the match, FC Helson's goal looked a bit too open when Edgard Lanckneus came free, but Edgard Vereeken reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, FC Helson's Jeremy Blommaert sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Roni Heijligem narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edgard Vereeken made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Lanckneus in the 17th minute of play. When Royal Entente Durbuy's Edgard Lanckneus in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Helson's goalie prevented a goal. In the 22nd minute of the game, Axell Voets landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. When Boris Leemans fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal Entente Durbuy's protests and gave Boris Leemans a yellow card for diving instead. Boris Leemans hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Edgard Vereeken stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edgard Lanckneus's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. After 30 played minutes FC Helson got a freekick which was hit by Daan Salms. If Edgard Lanckneus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 33rd minute Stefaan Bekaert shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgard Vereeken saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Boris Leemans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Stefaan Bekaert fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal Entente Durbuy's protests and gave Stefaan Bekaert a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Royal Entente Durbuy getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Stefaan Bekaert hit a great ball. In the 43rd match minute, FC Helson was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benne Van Beets to maneuver through the defense. When Jeremy Blommaert fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Helson's protests and gave Jeremy Blommaert a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th match minute, FC Helson was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeremy Blommaert to maneuver through the defense. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Edgard Lanckneus who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 60thth minute tested the skills of Edgard Vereeken when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edgard Lanckneus got free with Edgard Vereeken in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 62 played minutes FC Helson got a freekick which was hit by Jeremy Blommaert. Through an outstanding action, after 64 minutes, Edgard Vereeken successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Edgard Lanckneus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgard Vereeken having to interfere. The supporters of FC Helson booed when Royal Entente Durbuy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xavier Van Huyck didn't get a good kick on the ball. 72 minutes into the game, Benne Van Beets was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Helson's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Royal Entente Durbuy the free kick. When Edgard Lanckneus came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Royal Entente Durbuy 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 Edgard Lanckneus couldn't finish the play. Edgard Lanckneus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Edgard Lanckneus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC Helson's Edgard Vereeken played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stefaan Bekaert in the 79th minute of play. With a little luck, FC Helson's Edgard Vereeken got control of the ball when Edgard Lanckneus tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Schuts in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edgard Vereeken prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 89 in the game by Edgard Lanckneus from a close distance when the talented Edgard Vereeken managed to make a qualified save. FC Helson's players were relieved. Edgard Lanckneus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Royal Entente Durbuy's Edgard Lanckneus got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Edgard Lanckneus recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Royal Entente Durbuy players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.