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Spectators: 7508 (Terracing: 5581, Seating: 1877, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ferry Roeles kicked off to start the match. Albert Zapatero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edgar Oblemenco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 2nd minute of play. 3 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Groenhoven's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. 龙渊挺 was slow to take the kick. During this time Spa's players had a chance to rest. Albert Zapatero took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Edgar Oblemenco. Edgar Oblemenco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. In the 16th match minute, FC Groenhoven was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurice Reintjes to maneuver through the defense. Edgar Oblemenco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Zapatero in the 18th minute of play. Zhao Ping Hui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ahmet Hamdi Kocaker, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulo Oliverios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgar Oblemenco having to interfere. If Albert Zapatero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edgar Oblemenco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tommi Lundell in the 30th minute of the match. In the 34th minute, Ryan Fokkens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paulo Oliverios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgar Oblemenco having to interfere. Paulo Oliverios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgar Oblemenco having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Albert Zapatero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spa's supporters rose to their feet, but Albert Zapatero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edgar Oblemenco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Edgar Oblemenco made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Tommi Lundell sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Spa booed when FC Groenhoven was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferry Roeles didn't get a good kick on the ball. 61 minutes into the game, Rune Norberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Groenhoven's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Spa the free kick. The supporters of Spa booed when FC Groenhoven was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rune Norberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lakis Sarris lost his temper 63 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Lakis Sarris kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. In the 64th minute Ryan Fokkens managed to get in a great position but fired away a sharp shot that went outside the goal on the goalie's right hand side. It could just as well have been a goal. After a rather tough play, Spa's Boudewijn Been got a free kick in the 71st minute. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Spa's Paulo Oliverios in the 79th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Edgar Oblemenco was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for FC Groenhoven through an amazing save. In the 81st match minute, FC Groenhoven was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Frasco to maneuver through the defense. When Hans Eylens fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Spa's protests and gave Hans Eylens a yellow card for diving instead. In the 83rd minute, Hans Eylens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Spa booed when FC Groenhoven was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maurice Reintjes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edgar Oblemenco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tommi Lundell in the 86th minute. In the 88th match minute, FC Groenhoven was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Hamdi Kocaker to maneuver through the defense. 89 minutes into the match, Paulo Oliverios dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Edgar Oblemenco, 0-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Spa had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.