Welcome to the match between Merelbeke athletic and Westerlo

1'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sebastien Essert that went straight to the opposition.

2'

Jonas Giroux tried to use his skill to go past Guus Böhme but Guus Böhme denied.

4'

Dirk Samson delivered the ball past Renaud Leekens to Marwin Wirner.

Marwin Wirner tried to use his skill to go past Eckehard Plamondon but Eckehard Plamondon denied.

6'

Urs Dietrich tried to skip past the challenge of Eckehard Plamondon but Urs Dietrich lost the ball to Eckehard Plamondon.

7'

Urs Dietrich laid it forward to Serge Vann, Jonathan Eustis failed to reach the ball.

The ball was curled in from Serge Vann, Eckehard Plamondon couldn't cut out the pass.

Dirk Samson got above Funs Krauß to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Erik Van Schorel got free in the penalty area and had an effort at goal. Eberhard Aaltink approached too late to tackle him.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Erik Van Schorel ... He held his head in his hands.

8'

Serge Vann hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Florence De Bleeckere managed to block the shot.

10'

Jonas Giroux faked a pass then cut Guus Böhme in a different direction.

Jonas Giroux sent in a float cross, Alexis Van Buiren tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jeremias Schäfer got well above Funs Krauß to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Otmar Niftrik turned the ball behind.

11'

Lucien Stuber ran up to take the corner.

Funs Krauß out-jumped Serge Vann, then headed clear the danger.

12'

Jonas Giroux stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Guus Böhme.

13'

Ernest Vann hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Gerhardt Katz approached too late to tackle him.

But Ernest Vann sent it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

14'

Lucien Stuber took the ball confidently past Florence De Bleeckere.

Lucien Stuber tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Gerhardt Katz.

16'

Urs Dietrich took the play over the halfway line,Florence De Bleeckere failed to intercept the pass.

Jeremias Schäfer jumped above Eberhard Aaltink, then headed at goal.

Otmar Niftrik got up to tip it over.

17'

Erik Van Schorel received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Jonas Giroux, Guus Böhme missed his interception.

Erik Van Schorel hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Alexis Van Buiren failed to charge down the shot.

Otmar Niftrik tipped the ball over the bar.

18'

The freekick was quickly taken by Urs Dietrich. Urs Dietrich was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

21'

Ernest Vann hit the ball forward to Lucien Stuber, Lucien Stuber latched onto the ball before Florence De Bleeckere could intercept.

Pass by Lucien Stuber to Dirk Samson, Dirk Samson trapped the ball nicely before Gerhardt Katz could cut it out.

Dirk Samson lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Funs Krauß approached too late to clear the danger.

Otmar Niftrik made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

23'

Dirk Samson made a pass to Urs Dietrich, Urs Dietrich picked up on the ball before Renaud Leekens could reach it.

From long range, Urs Dietrich bent the ball towards goal but Eckehard Plamondon cleared the ball.

24'

Urs Dietrich made a good pass to Serge Vann, Eberhard Aaltink failed to reach the ball.

Serge Vann tried a medium range effort but Eckehard Plamondon got himself between the ball and goal.

25'

Urs Dietrich tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Eckehard Plamondon approached too late to clear the danger.

But Urs Dietrich put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

26'

Serge Vann dribbled confidently past Eberhard Aaltink.

Serge Vann tried to put a low cross but Eckehard Plamondon had no problem in intercepting the ball.

28'

A high ball was delivered by Erik Van Schorel,Guus Böhme missed his interception.

Dirk Samson won the ball in the air from Eberhard Aaltink, then headed the ball forward.

Ernest Vann tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Funs Krauß.

29'

Jeremias Schäfer had a crack at goal from the freekick. Jeremias Schäfer put it clean over the bar.

31'

Ernest Vann played a perfect pass for Lucien Stuber, Florence De Bleeckere failed to reach the ball.

Lucien Stuber directed the ball nicely to Dirk Samson, the ball was picked up by Dirk Samson before Gerhardt Katz could cut it out.

Good play by Dirk Samson in making himself some space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Eberhard Aaltink didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

33'

Gerhardt Katz lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

34'

Jonas Giroux went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

36'

Jonas Giroux attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Guus Böhme.

37'

Jonas Giroux hit the ball forward to Dirk Samson, Dirk Samson took possession of the ball before Guus Böhme could intercept.

Dirk Samson escaped from the challenge of Alexis Van Buiren and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Otmar Niftrik chose to punch the ball away.

38'

Jeremias Schäfer went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

39'

Lucien Stuber skipped easily past the challenge of Florence De Bleeckere.

Lucien Stuber turned on the ball to leave Gerhardt Katz standing.

Lucien Stuber had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Florence De Bleeckere failed to charge down the shot.

Otmar Niftrik failed to clear the ball away ... Lucien Stuber scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans chanted Lucien Stuber's name !

Merelbeke athletic 1 - 0 Westerlo

40'

Urs Dietrich surged past Eckehard Plamondon!.

Urs Dietrich tried to square the ball from the wing but Renaud Leekens got to the ball first.

41'

Urs Dietrich tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Eckehard Plamondon.

42'

Guus Böhme lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

43'

Urs Dietrich played the ball to Serge Vann's feet, Serge Vann picked up on the ball before Renaud Leekens could intercept.

Serge Vann attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Eckehard Plamondon approached too late to tackle him.

Otmar Niftrik got himself in front of the shot.

44'

Lucien Stuber swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

45'

Ernest Vann sprinted to escape from Florence De Bleeckere.

Ernest Vann got past Gerhardt Katz.

Ernest Vann was able to make space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Funs Krauß couldn't reach it.

Otmar Niftrik did well to tip it over the bar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Westerlo were unfortunate to go in behind.Merelbeke athletic had 70% possession in the match, while Westerlo had 30%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Urs Dietrich laid it forward to Serge Vann, Serge Vann trapped the ball nicely before Eckehard Plamondon could cut it out.

Serge Vann tried to supply a low cross but Renaud Leekens intercepted the cross.

48'

Pass by Ernest Vann to Serge Vann, Florence De Bleeckere failed to intercept the pass.

Serge Vann laid it forward to Dirk Samson, Dirk Samson latched onto the ball before Gerhardt Katz could intercept.

Dirk Samson got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Funs Krauß failed to block the shot.

Otmar Niftrik had gone walkabout ... Dirk Samson scored !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Merelbeke athletic 2 - 0 Westerlo

49'

Florence De Bleeckere tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lucien Stuber.

50'

Eckehard Plamondon blocked Lucien Stuber before Lucien Stuber could pass the ball.

51'

Urs Dietrich dribbled past Jonathan Eustis.

Urs Dietrich tried to cross the ball low but Eckehard Plamondon intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

52'

Jonas Giroux made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Guus Böhme.

53'

Urs Dietrich tried to use his skill to go past Eckehard Plamondon but failed.

54'

Dirk Samson played a pinpoint pass to Ernest Vann, Ernest Vann picked up on the ball before Gerhardt Katz could cut it out.

Swerving shot by Ernest Vann from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Florence De Bleeckere.

55'

Lucien Stuber swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

58'

Renaud Leekens escaped from the challenge of Serge Vann and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Renaud Leekens sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

59'

Jonas Giroux delivered the ball to Urs Dietrich, Urs Dietrich picked up on the ball before Alexis Van Buiren could cut it out.

Urs Dietrich got the float cross in from the wing, Guus Böhme couldn't cut it.

Jeremias Schäfer climbed above Eberhard Aaltink, then flicked the ball forward.

Augustin Wolters found a gap and struck the ball with fury. Funs Krauß approached too late to clear the danger.

Otmar Niftrik was poorly placed and had no chance ... Augustin Wolters scored a great goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Merelbeke athletic 3 - 0 Westerlo

60'

Ernest Vann passed along the floor for Lucien Stuber to pick it up, Lucien Stuber latched onto the ball before Florence De Bleeckere could intercept.

Jeremias Schäfer received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lucien Stuber, the ball was picked up by Jeremias Schäfer before Gerhardt Katz could cut it out.

Jeremias Schäfer was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Funs Krauß approached too late to clear the danger.

Otmar Niftrik was rooted to the spot ... Jeremias Schäfer finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Merelbeke athletic 4 - 0 Westerlo

61'

Ernest Vann received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lucien Stuber, Ernest Vann latched onto the ball before Florence De Bleeckere could intercept.

Ernest Vann took a medium-ranged shot. Gerhardt Katz failed to block the shot.

But Ernest Vann put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

62'

Jonas Giroux attempted to play a long ball but Guus Böhme came close and blocked it.

63'

Urs Dietrich easily got past the challenge of Eckehard Plamondon.

Urs Dietrich got the float cross in from the wing, Renaud Leekens couldn't cut it.

Dirk Samson won the aerial challenge against Funs Krauß, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Dirk Samson sent the ball high into the stands ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

65'

Marwin Wirner took the corner.

Augustin Wolters laid it forward to Jeremias Schäfer, Funs Krauß couldn't cut out the pass.

Jeremias Schäfer found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Eberhard Aaltink didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Otmar Niftrik did well to turn the ball round the post.

66'

Urs Dietrich passed along the floor for Serge Vann to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Serge Vann before Eckehard Plamondon could reach it.

Serge Vann attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Renaud Leekens made it first to the ball and intercepted.

69'

Marwin Wirner gave the corner straight to the opposition.

70'

Jonas Giroux struck a long range piledriver! but the shot was blocked by Guus Böhme.

71'

Eckehard Plamondon passed a long ball into the area,Erik Van Schorel missed his interception.

Renaud Leekens played the ball instantly down the left but his one touch pass went wrong direction.

72'

Ernest Vann made a good pass to Lucien Stuber, Lucien Stuber took it in his stride before Florence De Bleeckere could intercept.

Lucien Stuber struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Gerhardt Katz approached too late to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

73'

Jonas Giroux passed along the floor for Erik Van Schorel to pick it up, Erik Van Schorel trapped the ball nicely before Guus Böhme could cut it out.

Erik Van Schorel crossed into the box from the wing, Alexis Van Buiren tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Urs Dietrich jumped above Funs Krauß, then attempted a looping header at goal.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

74'

Ernest Vann turned on the ball to leave Florence De Bleeckere standing.

Ernest Vann passed the ball to Serge Vann, the ball was picked up by Serge Vann before Gerhardt Katz could reach it.

Serge Vann had a great opportunity to score but Eberhard Aaltink made a crucial intervention!.

75'

Gerhardt Katz lost the ball to Lucien Stuber's block tackle before Gerhardt Katz could pass the ball.

76'

Gerhardt Katz hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Lucien Stuber got himself between the ball and goal.

78'

Dirk Samson tried to sprint past Florence De Bleeckere but Dirk Samson lost the ball to Florence De Bleeckere's block tackle.

79'

Augustin Wolters took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Erik Van Schorel tried to take the ball past Guus Böhme but Guus Böhme didn't allow.

83'

Ernest Vann twisted past Gerhardt Katz.

Ernest Vann played a wonderful ball for Jeremias Schäfer, Florence De Bleeckere tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jeremias Schäfer delivered the ball to Marwin Wirner, Funs Krauß tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Marwin Wirner was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Eberhard Aaltink approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

86'

Dirk Samson took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

88'

Jeremias Schäfer swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

90'

Ernest Vann shielded the ball from Gerhardt Katz and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

91'

Jonas Giroux played a lovely ball for Erik Van Schorel, Erik Van Schorel trapped the ball nicely before Guus Böhme could intercept.

Erik Van Schorel supplied a float cross, Alexis Van Buiren couldn't cut it.

Dirk Samson found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Funs Krauß couldn't reach it.

Otmar Niftrik was caught in no man's land ... Dirk Samson scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Merelbeke athletic 5 - 0 Westerlo

End Match Merelbeke athletic 5 - 0 Westerlo