Gullegem had to come, but ran open. Lebbeke benefited: After smooth combinations, Emmaneel was released on the left and he scored the 1-2 on the furthest post. The barrages suddenly seemed a certainty.
Yet Gullegem continued to fight. Laverge had to come out to avoid a third counter goal, and on the other side, Gullegem still forced opportunities. A deployment by Braekeveld was framed, but not good enough to outwit Aeyels. Laverge also had to stay alert at a counterattack of De Kuyffer.
In the absolute final phase, deep in injury time, Gullegem got another corner. Van de Geuchte climbed the highest and headed in 2-2. Hope for a miracle flared up for a moment, but the last corner was headed away and the final signal followed immediately.
Gullegem therefore plays barrages to save itself in the second national.