Bosuil 2.0
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121,
Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Genk's Maarten Belmans 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. If Mathias-Alexander Pellegrims had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 10th minute Steven De Kelper shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sergio Coomans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute, Steven De Kelper 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. Genk's Sergio Coomans proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Genk from getting a goal against them. In the 18th minute of the match Bacardi FC got a corner. Genk's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Xander Steurms ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Genk's goalie and right to Mathias-Alexander Pellegrims. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Genk's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Sergio Coomans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maurice Vissenakens in the 21st minute of the match. Charly Tombuer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arend Van Beneden read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Pierre-Alexandre Maenhout hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Sergio Coomans made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Steven De Kelper sent off a good shot on target. Bacardi FC's Steven De Kelper was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Sergio Coomans in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 32 minutes into the match, Bacardi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maarten Belmans came free, but Arend Van Beneden reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Steven De Kelper during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Genk booed when Bacardi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maurice Vissenakens didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th minute Maarten Belmans shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arend Van Beneden saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 41 played minutes Bacardi FC got a freekick which was hit by Lou Haesevoets. In the 42nd match minute, Bacardi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Steven De Kelper to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute, Bernt Cesters made a precise shot to the right of Arend Van Beneden. Bacardi FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maurice Vissenakens was the one to do the kick off. Dyllan Vandenberge charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dyllan Vandenberge the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Genk's Dyllan Vandenberge got a free kick in the 52nd minute. In the 53rd minute of the match Lennart Libesoons sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sergio Coomans skillfully saved the ball. Arend Van Beneden made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Bernt Cesters sent off a good shot on target. 58 minutes into the game, one of Bacardi FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ruud De Spiegeleire placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! 65 minutes into the game, Bernt Cesters was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Genk's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bacardi FC the free kick. Bernt Cesters hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. If Xander Steurms had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mathias-Alexander Pellegrims struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Sergio Coomans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bacardi FC. Arend Van Beneden took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maarten Belmans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xander Steurms in the 78th minute of play forced Genk's goalkeeper Sergio Coomans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 79th minute of the match Bacardi FC got a corner. Genk's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Xander Steurms ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Xander Steurms got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Sergio Coomans quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The supporters of Bacardi FC booed when Genk was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pierre-Alexandre Maenhout didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dyllan Vandenberge struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Arend Van Beneden didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Genk. Sergio Coomans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steven De Kelper, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Arend Van Beneden took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maarten Belmans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Bacardi FC's Arend Van Beneden got control of the ball when Bernt Cesters tried to sneak it across the goal line. Charly Tombuer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Arend Van Beneden tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sergio Coomans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steven De Kelper, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Bacardi FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Xander Steurms in the 95th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Steven De Kelper managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bacardi FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Steven De Kelper was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sergio Coomans breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Genk booed when Bacardi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lennart Libesoons didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Genk had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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