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Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Brussels Airlines FC's Klement Pietrowicz 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. Josef Schautens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 6 minutes into the game, Waut Van Hoeijveldt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Brussels Airlines FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Barracuda the free kick. After 6 played minutes Brussels Airlines FC got a freekick which was hit by Waut Van Hoeijveldt. After some careless play in the Brussels Airlines FC defense, Remi Laeremans kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Diederick Vlimmens. The Brussels Airlines FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Diederick Vlimmens should have stopped the shot. Diederick Vlimmens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remi Laeremans in the 19th minute of play. Klement Pietrowicz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Klement Pietrowicz in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xander Robijns prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Basiel Vanhaeren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, FC Barracuda's Rens Hermans got a free kick in the 40th minute. 41 minutes into the match, FC Barracuda's goal looked a bit too open when Waut Van Hoeijveldt came free, but Xander Robijns reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC Barracuda getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Henry De Roeck hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Remi Laeremans made a kick off. Diederick Vlimmens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remi Laeremans, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Basiel Vanhaeren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Xander Robijns made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Klement Pietrowicz in the 62nd minute of play. Gavino Aurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Basiel Vanhaeren could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Diederick Vlimmens made a huge save. Remi Laeremans struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Diederick Vlimmens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Barracuda. After 68 played minutes FC Barracuda got a freekick which was hit by Rens Hermans. After a defensive mix-up in FC Barracuda's zone, Klement Pietrowicz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xander Robijns came out of the goal and Klement Pietrowicz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Xander Robijns stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Klement Pietrowicz's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. 76 minutes into the game, Brussels Airlines FC's Klement Pietrowicz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xander Robijns made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Thobias Van Dyck's late challenge caught a FC Barracuda's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Thobias Van Dyck helped the player get up and apologised. In the 81st match minute, Brussels Airlines FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thobias Van Dyck to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Musset kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. FC Barracuda were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Brussels Airlines FC to leave the ground with a draw.