Official Cup

Genk Stadion
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cristiano Lukaku started the match with the kick off. Martial Van Meel hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristiano Lukaku in the 4th minute of play forced Genk's goalkeeper Sergio Coomans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ferdinand Van den Inde during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Loid Van Parijs kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Charly Tombuer kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Loid Van Parijs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergio Coomans having to interfere. If Siebe Dejonghe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Genk getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Cedric Westelinx hit a great ball. In the 27th minute of the match Elia Santangelo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sergio Coomans showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Perry Van der Weijden stood somewhat misplaced when Siebe Dejonghe came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 31 minute. Perry Van der Weijden showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Siebe Dejonghe, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Siebe Dejonghe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Perry Van der Weijden read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Dany Verhasselt's late challenge caught a Genk's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dany Verhasselt helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Genk booed when Racing Matinette was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dany Verhasselt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Siebe Dejonghe in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Perry Van der Weijden prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 45 played minutes Genk got a freekick which was hit by Martial Van Meel. Cristiano Lukaku struck a weak shot in the 46th 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 Racing Matinette. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Siebe Dejonghe stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Maarten Belmans took the ball and in the 50 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Perry Van der Weijden. Perry Van der Weijden dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Bernt Cesters received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Perry Van der Weijden tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dean Van Boekost kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Genk's Siebe Dejonghe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Perry Van der Weijden made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. Sergio Coomans stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Martial Du Bois's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. With a little luck, Genk's Sergio Coomans got control of the ball when Loid Van Parijs tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Genk getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Martial Van Meel hit a great ball. Loid Van Parijs could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Sergio Coomans made a huge save. When Genk's Siebe Dejonghe in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Matinette's goalie prevented a goal. If Cristiano Lukaku had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sergio Coomans made an important save on a dangerous shot by Loid Van Parijs in the 76th minute. 77 minutes into the match, Genk's goalkeeper Sergio Coomans had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Loid Van Parijs. Genk's Martial Van Meel got his second yellow card of the match in the 81st minute. The referee ordered Martial Van Meel off the ground. In the 82nd match minute, Genk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martial Van Meel to maneuver through the defense. 83 minutes into the match, Genk's goal looked a bit too open when Cristiano Lukaku came free, but Sergio Coomans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83 minutes, Cristiano Lukaku made it 4-2 with a short kick to the right side. Genk's Sergio Coomans tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 86 minutes, Sergio Coomans successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Charly Tombuer charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Charly Tombuer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Genk's Charly Tombuer got a free kick in the 86th minute. Martial Du Bois sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 90th minute, Siebe Dejonghe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Genk had won after a very even match.