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Deurne
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Kevin Blommaert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christoff Terhorst in the 4th minute of the match. Dennis Lissens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gill Cesters's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Ehsal's zone, Adolf Van den Panhuizen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dennis Lissens came out of the goal and Adolf Van den Panhuizen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gill Cesters in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dennis Lissens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of KV Mechelen booed when Ehsal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wart Daniels didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kevin Blommaert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christoff Terhorst in the 24th minute of play. Adolf Van den Panhuizen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Dennis Lissens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Phillipe Van Meirhaeghe got free with Kevin Blommaert in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Phillipe Van Meirhaeghe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Kevin Blommaert tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adolf Van den Panhuizen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Dennis Lissens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ehsal's Dennis Lissens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolf Van den Panhuizen in the 42nd minute of play. Ehsal's Dennis Lissens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolf Van den Panhuizen in the 43rd minute of play. 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.

Dennis Lissens made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Adolf Van den Panhuizen sent off a good shot on target. If Gill Cesters had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 62 minutes into the match, KV Mechelen's goal looked a bit too open when Christoff Terhorst came free, but Kevin Blommaert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Christof Van der Vloedt came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the KV Mechelen 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 Christof Van der Vloedt couldn't finish the play. KV Mechelen's Adolf Van den Panhuizen got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gill Cesters in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dennis Lissens saved Ehsal from getting behind. 73 minutes into the match, KV Mechelen's goal looked a bit too open when Wart Daniels came free, but Kevin Blommaert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gill Cesters hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. A collision led to KV Mechelen getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Lieven Bernage hit a great ball. After having played for 79 minutes, Christoff Terhorst managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ehsal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christoff Terhorst was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 85th match minute, Ehsal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joannes Dekens to maneuver through the defense. Adolf Van den Panhuizen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Dennis Lissens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Christoff Terhorst managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ehsal's supporters rose to their feet, but Christoff Terhorst was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kevin Blommaert breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.