An emotional moment before the match, because Maaseik is forced to say goodbye to Martin Perin. Roeselare also expresses its support, this transcends sporting rivalry. Perin is replaced by the Canadian Curry. This is ubiquitous, but cannot prevent Roeselare from taking the first set with clear 19-25 figures.
In set two it is more exciting. Hansic is the star on the Limburg side. The third set ball is the right one: 25-23 and 1-1 in the sets. Roeselare is having a hard time physically. Vanmedegael gives many players some rest, but the many substitutions are really painful for them. Rotty is blocked, set three goes to Maaseik again: 25-12, a collapse.
There is also hardly any tension in set four. Cox directs his team to a smooth 3-1 victory. In the last set it becomes 25-20. A heavy defeat, but without consequences.