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Essen Stadion
Spectators: 6707 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1707, VIP seats: 0) Essen's Thobias De Cerpel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Club Maffe's Arno Van Huyck in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Essen's goalie prevented a goal. In the 7th minute, Jeoffrey Uijterhove hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Essen's Ronny Verlinden broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 13th minute, Edwin Van Poucke ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Harold Kerckmans was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Edwin Van Poucke in the 22ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Harold Kerckmans, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ernest Bruyneel might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Willy Tubbackx. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ernest Bruyneel ran back to his position shaking his head. Arno Van Huyck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arno Van Huyck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute, Kris Lyens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 35 minutes into the match, Club Maffe's goal looked a bit too open when Thobias De Cerpel came free, but Harold Kerckmans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arno Van Huyck took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Willy Tubbackx. Willy Tubbackx dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Arno Van Huyck was the one to do the kick off. Willy Tubbackx was out of position in the 58 minute of play, and Arno Van Huyck capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Arno Van Huyck really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Felix Vervaet charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Felix Vervaet the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Felix Vervaet hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. 67 minutes into the match, Club Maffe's Sylvain Scheppers broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Ernest Bruyneel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Willy Tubbackx tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ernest Bruyneel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Willy Tubbackx tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Willy Tubbackx stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arno Van Huyck's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jeoffrey Uijterhove during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Essen booed when Club Maffe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeoffrey Uijterhove didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edwin Van Poucke recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Thobias De Cerpel came up free with the goalie in the 96th minute, the Essen 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 Thobias De Cerpel couldn't finish the play. The Club Maffe players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.