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Starstown
Spectators: 8429 (Terracing: 6323, Seating: 1938, VIP seats: 168) Stefan Boegaerts made the kick off and thus started the match. Ignace Himschoot stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thibau Robin's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Christiaan Tkint scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ignace Himschoot, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 10th minute Reinaud Vrijdag shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ignace Himschoot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Stefan Boegaerts fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Rising Stars's protests and gave Stefan Boegaerts a yellow card for diving instead. FC Rising Stars's Ignace Himschoot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thibau Robin in the 13th minute of play. Ignace Himschoot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christiaan Tkint in the 15th minute of the match. Royal Antwerp FC's Martial Horemans suffered a concussion in the 16th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. After 16 minutes, Steve Van Linthaut mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Rising Stars and the Royal Antwerp FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. 19 minutes into the match, FC Rising Stars's goal looked a bit too open when Thibau Robin came free, but Ignace Himschoot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ignace Himschoot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thibau Robin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Rising Stars's goalkeeper Ignace Himschoot, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jeremy Gobelijns kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute, Fabien Pineurs 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. After 31 played minutes FC Rising Stars got a freekick which was hit by Ewout De Brouwer. After 32 played minutes, Royal Antwerp FC's Fabien Pineurs shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ignace Himschoot came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Royal Antwerp FC reached it. In the 34th match minute, FC Rising Stars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Axell Van De Gehuchte to maneuver through the defense. Royal Antwerp FC's Reinaud Vrijdag got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ignace Himschoot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christiaan Tkint in the 37th minute of the match. Manu Lauwers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Thibau Robin to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 50th match minute, FC Rising Stars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Axell Van De Gehuchte to maneuver through the defense. Ignace Himschoot made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Thibau Robin sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Royal Antwerp FC's Fabien Pineurs got a free kick in the 54th minute. Thibau Robins short, quick shot in the 63rdth minute got Ignace Himschoot to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 64 minutes into the match, FC Rising Stars's goalkeeper Ignace Himschoot had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christiaan Tkint. In the 67th minute Thibau Robin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ignace Himschoot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ignace Himschoot stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thibau Robin's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. A collision led to FC Rising Stars getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Jeremy Gobelijns hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the game, Michael Koppen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Rising Stars's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Royal Antwerp FC the free kick. A collision led to FC Rising Stars getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Michael Koppen hit a great ball. Royal Antwerp FC's Thibau Robin got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Royal Antwerp FC's Jacob de Pelsmaeker got a free kick in the 78th minute. FC Rising Stars's Michael Koppen suffered a sore foot after 81 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 81 minutes, Fabien Pineurs mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Royal Antwerp FC and the FC Rising Stars players grew even worse after the yellow card. FC Rising Stars's Phillipe Debrouwere was substituted for Michael Koppen. A collision led to Royal Antwerp FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Fabien Pineurs hit a great ball. Stefan Boegaerts's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bart-Jan Van De Beeck read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Ignace Himschoot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christiaan Tkint in the 85th minute of the match. Royal Antwerp FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Fabien Pineurs in the 87th minute. Fabien Pineurs made a great header on Royal Antwerp FC's corner, it was just that FC Rising Stars's Ignace Himschoot managed to reach the ball for a save. Reinaud Vrijdag struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Ignace Himschoot didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Royal Antwerp FC. A collision led to FC Rising Stars getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Axell Van De Gehuchte hit a great ball. A hard shot by Fabien Pineurs from long distance, 93 minutes into the match, got Ignace Himschoot's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. When Reinaud Vrijdag came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Royal Antwerp FC 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 Reinaud Vrijdag couldn't finish the play. Royal Antwerp FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.