Daan Debouver opens the score early on a pass from Hallaert, the replacement for the long-term injured Himpe. After the fierce opening phase, it took until half an hour before there was another goal threat. Clyncke with a good shot for SK Roeselare. A little later, Hallaert again provides the perfect assist for Debouver, but he misses the 2-0. At the end of the first half, Jong Cercle had to continue with ten men after Bert received a red card.
And yet the visitors were forcing in the second half, so Behaeghe was close to the equalizer. Depaepe is attentive and quicker on the ball than Obambi. Only halfway through the second period does the home team regain balance. It is not noticeable that Roeselare plays with one more male. The home team threatens one more time when Debouver serves Clyncke. However, he must decide from too sharp an angle. Cercle carries out a final offensive, but the score remains 1-0. Roeselare is 4th, Jong Cercle 8th.