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Groendaal
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Floris Van Hole got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 9 minutes into the match, Royal Antwerp FC's goal looked a bit too open when Floris Van Hole came free, but Andreas Wynant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Floris Van Hole in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andreas Wynant saved Royal Antwerp FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Sparta Raptors's Ruben De Roeck got a free kick in the 15th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lennert Puttemas got free with Edmond Sellekaers in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Edmond Sellekaers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nick Henskens in the 19th minute of play. Floris Van Hole sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lennert Puttemas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 38 played minutes Royal Antwerp FC got a freekick which was hit by Frans Van Hallebeecke. When Nick Henskens fell near the penalty area in the 48th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal Antwerp FC's protests and gave Nick Henskens a yellow card for diving instead. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dante Dierickx was the one to do the kick off. Royal Antwerp FC's Andreas Wynant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Royal Antwerp FC from getting a goal against them. Dante Dierickx struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Andreas Wynant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sparta Raptors. In the 62nd minute, Goffrey Eli fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Andreas Wynant, passed just outside the right post. Floris Van Hole's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 65thth minute, Andreas Wynant skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Dante Dierickx fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andreas Wynant having to interfere. A collision led to Royal Antwerp FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Ralf Decock hit a great ball. A hard shot 79 in the game by Floris Van Hole from a close distance when the talented Andreas Wynant managed to make a qualified save. Royal Antwerp FC's players were relieved. Andreas Wynant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Floris Van Hole in the 81st minute. The supporters of Royal Antwerp FC booed when Sparta Raptors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mattheo Van Gysel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Remie Van Geele struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Andreas Wynant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sparta Raptors. In the 92nd minute, Dries Van der Poorten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ward Stuckens had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Sparta Raptors's Dante Dierickx in the 98th minute got a chance for a shot 98th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Royal Antwerp FC's goalie prevented a goal. Royal Antwerp FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Sparta Raptors had controlled the match.