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De Vuige Vaddenhoek
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Deadly Force United's Eric Oosters 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. 3 minutes into the match, Excelsior Mullem's Cedric Vuerinckx sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Robbin Van Leemputte narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Excelsior Mullem's Roel Van Leemputte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Oosters in the 9th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, Excelsior Mullem's goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro Ceci came free, but Roel Van Leemputte reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robbin Van Leemputte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Reynaerts in the 16th minute of the match. 26 minutes into the match, Deadly Force United's goalkeeper Robbin Van Leemputte had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cedric Vuerinckx. Cedric Vuerinckx could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Robbin Van Leemputte made a huge save. Alessandro Ceci fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roel Van Leemputte having to interfere. Jonathan Reynaerts was extremely unlucky when he, in the 32nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Rudy Weygaerts kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Cedric Vuerinckx received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Robbin Van Leemputte tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Reynaerts during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Deadly Force United booed when Excelsior Mullem was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonathan Reynaerts didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 45th minute Eric Oosters shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roel Van Leemputte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alessandro Ceci received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Roel Van Leemputte tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Deadly Force United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cedric Vuerinckx to strike the kick off in the second half. When Deadly Force United's Eric Oosters in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Excelsior Mullem's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Excelsior Mullem's Roel Van Leemputte got control of the ball when Alessandro Ceci tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jordi Du Bois hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eric Oosters in the 71st minute of play forced Excelsior Mullem's goalkeeper Roel Van Leemputte to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th minute, Cedric Vuerinckx left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Excelsior Mullem fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Jonathan Reynaerts hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Roel Van Leemputte made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alessandro Ceci in the 86th minute. Roel Van Leemputte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Oosters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Excelsior Mullem's defense didn't have a chance, in the 93rd minute, when Eric Oosters scored to the left of an out of position Roel Van Leemputte, making the score, 1-3. Alessandro Ceci could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 97th minute of the match, but Roel Van Leemputte made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Deadly Force United had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.