League

Adegem Stadion
Spectators: 6738 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rolf De Vreese got the match started through his kick off. Michael Weets took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Axel van haeve, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Michael Weets made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luk Van de Poel in the 7th minute of play. Michael Weets took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luk Van de Poel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Beveren's Michael Weets got control of the ball when Mark Gijselinx tried to sneak it across the goal line. RSC Adegem's Remie Van Adorp got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rolf De Vreese scored 0-1 in the 16th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Adolf Van Haerschot, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gustave Van Mellaert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 21 minutes, Rolf De Vreese managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Beveren's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rolf De Vreese was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mark Gijselinx 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. When RSC Adegem's Luk Van de Poel in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Beveren's goalie prevented a goal. Tommas Van der Weijden charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tommas Van der Weijden the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 34th minute, Tommas Van der Weijden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 38th minute Luk Van de Poel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Weets saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. RSC Adegem's Mark Gijselinx got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 42nd minute Luk Van de Poel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Weets saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mark Gijselinx fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Weets having to interfere. After the first half Beveren were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luk Van de Poel was the one to do the kick off. Remie Van Adorp charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Remie Van Adorp the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rolf De Vreese fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolf Van Haerschot having to interfere. Beveren's Michael Weets played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mark Gijselinx in the 56th minute of play. Michael Weets stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luk Van de Poel's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustave Van Mellaert got free with Adolf Van Haerschot in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. RSC Adegem's Adolf Van Haerschot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rolf De Vreese in the 72nd minute of play. After 73 played minutes RSC Adegem got a freekick which was hit by Axel van haeve. In the 75th minute, Luk Van de Poel 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. 77 minutes into the match, Luk Van de Poel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Michael Weets. Beveren's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luk Van de Poel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luk Van de Poel during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.