In a commanding display, Racing Strijpen Reserven secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Eendracht Moortsele in their league encounter, held at the Gent venue on 28 September 2024. The match kicked off at 3:00pm, and Strijpen's performance was a testament to their tactical prowess and execution.
Racing Strijpen Reserven adopted a 4-4-1-1 formation, setting up with Maico Van Twembeke in goal. The backline consisted of Sammy De Clercq and Lander Van Den Bossche as right and left defenders respectively, with Jochen Goossens and Sam Seynaeve occupying the central defensive roles. In midfield, Niels De Visscher and Michael Van Laethem patrolled the right and left flanks, while Renaldo Van Kerkhove and Willem Quintijn operated centrally. Arthur Libberecht sat just behind the lone striker, Kobe De Bisschop, offering support and creativity in attack.
The substitutes for the match included Senne Vandenberghe, Jens Van de Velde, David De Sutter, and Sören De Clercq.
The opening exchanges saw both teams probing for an advantage, but it was Racing Strijpen who struck first in the 28th minute. Kobe De Bisschop capitalised on a defensive mistake from Eendracht Moortsele, slotting home a right-footed effort after a well-directed header assist from Arthur Libberecht. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the half.
As the match progressed, Strijpen continued to apply pressure. However, in the 35th minute, tactical changes were made as Michael Van Laethem and Kobe De Bisschop were both substituted off for Senne Vandenberghe and Jens Van de Velde respectively. The substitutions were crucial in maintaining the momentum of the match.
The first half concluded with a yellow card shown to a player for a bad tackle in the 40th minute, followed by Arthur Libberecht receiving a yellow card for persistent infringements just before halftime.
After the interval, Racing Strijpen continued their dominance. In the 52nd minute, Senne Vandenberghe, who had just entered the fray, scored a stunning long-range strike from outside the box with his left foot, doubling the lead for Strijpen and further demoralising Eendracht Moortsele.
The match took another turn in the 55th minute when Lander Van Den Bossche received a yellow card for serious foul play, showcasing the physical nature of the contest. Just two minutes later, a substitution was made as David De Sutter replaced Willem Quintijn due to injury.
As the game approached the hour mark, Niels De Visscher added to the tally with another long-range effort from outside the box in the 62nd minute, this time finding the net with his left foot. This goal effectively sealed the victory for Racing Strijpen.
The substitutions continued in the latter parts of the second half, with Sören De Clercq coming on for Lander Van Den Bossche in the 70th minute. Later, in the 73rd minute, Arthur Libberecht was replaced by Michael Van Laethem in a tactical switch, before Kobe De Bisschop made his return to the pitch, coming on for Jens Van de Velde due to injury in the 75th minute.
As the match drew to a close, Sören De Clercq received a yellow card for serious foul play in the 80th minute, but it did little to dampen the spirits of Racing Strijpen as they maintained their three-goal advantage until the final whistle.
Overall, it was a comprehensive performance from Racing Strijpen Reserven, highlighted by effective attacking play and solid defensive organisation, earning them a well-deserved victory. Arthur Libberecht’s influence on the game, both in creating chances and contributing to the midfield, earned him the title of Player of the Match.
