Line up : Kris Mercelis - Decio Bernardo – Jean Minne – Ben Thom Joaquin – Richard McGeehan – Luka Novak – Spencer Springob – Andrew Hodgson - Thomas Kellerman – Nils McGrath

Bench : Kevin De Roeck – James Philpot - Sylvain Lachia – Maarten Billiet

Beautiful day on a beautiful new astro pitch, good team to play against, time to take another 3 points!

Good mental preparation in the hugest changing room we have ever seen; James Philpot decided to take a shower just BEFORE the game, to be sure to have a date with his opponent ; Captain McGeehan had to use a microphone to be sure that the boys at the back could hear him (it is maybe why not everything went right during the game) ; great mascot picture with little Billiet ; game is on !

Great first ten minutes from the boys in white, we are well organised, good ball circulation, space to have a great game.

Good crosses, good shoots, couple of chances close to the goal but nothing inside the net…

Then less concentration, Coin du Balai taking more confidence…

On a long ball, a Coin du Balai striker enter on the left corner of the surface. That was the moment chosen by Kris to show his beautiful hair shining in the sun to everyone.

He made a superman move for the cameras but unfortunately, he kicked the head of the striker. Penalty.

Apologizes were not enough, 1-0 Coin du Balai.

RBBFC boys decided to increase their level to end the 1st half in a great shape. Following a good combination, we enter in their surface, Captain Welshman quicker than the defender was clearly kicked… PENALTY ! Captain took it, great rocket into the net , 1-1. Half-Time.

2sd half is on. Call it the header challenge.

Upfront, (too many) long balls to Nils McGrath.

Behind, (too many) defensive headers.

Result ? it’s a draw, no goal conceded, no goal scored, even if our 4 fresh blood came on, we could not finish the couple of chances we had to steal the 3 points.

Other things to mention ?

Ex FC Portugal winger plays now for Coin du Balai ; he loves the cross bar challenge.

Andrew Hodgy tried to play rugby ; Hodgy : football; definitively football.

James Philpot took a second shower ; after the game this time.

6th game in a row without conceding a goal (except 2 pens) ; not enough to win games 😉

To conclude, we need certainly more and it begins next Saturday against old rivals JEFKE. Time to build now really smt to the end of the year. I strongly believe in it ! and you ?

Reporter and MOM : Jean Minne