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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nickolas Van Turnhout made the kick off which started today's match. Amazonas's Francis Mallo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enzo Van Beringen in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the game, KFC Paal-Tervant's Nickolas Van Turnhout nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Francis Mallo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Amazonas's Francis Mallo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nickolas Van Turnhout in the 8th minute of play. Raul Carulla scored 1-1 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Willem-Jan Steuckens, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Francis Mallo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nickolas Van Turnhout, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Iratze Canillas got free with Willem-Jan Steuckens in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raul Carulla in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Willem-Jan Steuckens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The corner led Amazonas's Sotero Closa to fire away a dangerous shot which Willem-Jan Steuckens despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Amazonas's Dalmau Fidalgo got a free kick in the 27th minute. A collision led to KFC Paal-Tervant getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Enzo Van Beringen hit a great ball. If Bartjan Parmentier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 33 in the game by Iratze Canillas from a close distance when the talented Willem-Jan Steuckens managed to make a qualified save. KFC Paal-Tervant's players were relieved. Francis Mallo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enzo Van Beringen in the 37th minute of the match. In the 41st minute Raul Carulla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Willem-Jan Steuckens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 43rd match minute, KFC Paal-Tervant was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aime Bernage to maneuver through the defense. 46 minutes into the match, Nickolas Van Turnhout had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francis Mallo. Amazonas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nickolas Van Turnhout was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Raul Carulla to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to KFC Paal-Tervant getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Adolf van Goetsenhoven hit a great ball. In the 54th minute, Iratze Canillas made a precise shot to the right of Willem-Jan Steuckens. KFC Paal-Tervant's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. 57 minutes into the match, KFC Paal-Tervant's goal looked a bit too open when Raul Carulla came free, but Willem-Jan Steuckens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 59 played minutes Enzo Van Beringen rounded Amazonas's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-3. When Bartjan Parmentier fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KFC Paal-Tervant's protests and gave Bartjan Parmentier a yellow card for diving instead. Francis Mallo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Van Beringen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sotero Closa kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Francis Mallo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nickolas Van Turnhout in the 73rd minute of the match. KFC Paal-Tervant's Willem-Jan Steuckens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raul Carulla in the 77th minute of play. Benvide Usarralde's late challenge caught a KFC Paal-Tervant's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benvide Usarralde helped the player get up and apologised. Nickolas Van Turnhout's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Francis Mallo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to KFC Paal-Tervant getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Joost Rummens hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Enzo Van Beringen during the 97th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 97 played minutes KFC Paal-Tervant got a freekick which was hit by Enzo Van Beringen. After a rather tough play, KFC Paal-Tervant's Adolf van Goetsenhoven got a free kick in the 97th minute. The KFC Paal-Tervant supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing KFC Paal-Tervant would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.