The atmosphere during the warm-up was worthy of a funeral. Only a few applause to celebrate the title of U16 fall champion woke up the audience, as well as the visit of Saint-Nicolas. On the scoresheet, coach Mikhail Turi could only count on two regular starters (Steve De Ridder and Alessio Staelens) to accompany professional football novices, aged between 19 and 21. For the record, the reservist goalkeeper had just celebrated his 16th birthday.
Seraing knows his mission to win at Deinze: score quickly to kill any hope of revolt
Is it this gloomy atmosphere that has cut off the Steelworkers’ legs? The few Seresian fans were disappointed with their players’ first period, just as much as the Flandrian VIPs who were deprived of meals because the club was no longer able to pay for a caterer. Without offensive genius, Seraing only stood out with two shots from distance and a recovery from Droehnle on the bar. Deinze even appeared threatening but the clumsiness of his young attackers made up for the passivity of the Seresian defense.
Seraing got through it, without shining. He first had doubts, just after the break, when Solheid saved a Burgos shot on the line. It took an unacademic recovery from Pape Fall at the penalty spot to avoid a small humiliation for the Steelworkers who will only retain the four points lead they now have in the red zone.
The match
Deinze: Vervaecke, Geldhof, Spegelaere, Vandebussche (84th Rousseau), Staelens, Matanda, De Ridder, Gustina (65th Spaens), Mhand (84th Inslegers), Kone (72nd Kadi), Burgos (65th Kabongo).
Seraing: Margueron, Muland, Tshibuabua, Solheid, Droehnle, Cachbach (89e Scarpinati), Schouterden, Lawson (89e Camara), Faye (72e Alalabang), Bouchentouf (59e Buggea), Fall.
Referee: M. Van De Velde.
Warnings: Gustina, Burgos, Staelens, Cachbach, De Ridder, Droehnle, Geldhof.
Exclusion : 75th De Ridder (direct).
The goal: 62e Fall (0-1).
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