Patro Eisden secured a 1-2 victory over SK Roeselare in the Croky Cup on September 26, 2026, breaking a winless streak that dated back to August 15, hbvl.be reported. Defender Kjetil Borry scored twice, netting the opener just before halftime and heading in the winning goal in the 93rd minute at Schierveld.
Borry and Stijnen Deliver After Winless Weeks
For weeks, Patro Eisden struggled to find a victory, leaving manager Stijn Stijnen’s squad searching for answers. The club’s last competitive win came on August 15, creating an atmosphere of doubt around the team. Borry acknowledged the significance of the result after the final whistle. “Dat we die trommel ingaan is het allerbelangrijkste,” Borry said, emphasizing the relief of advancing to the next round of the Belgian Cup. Stijnen shared that sentiment, calling the dramatic finish a major mental lift for the squad following a turbulent stretch.
Roeselare Dominates Possession While Patro Capitalizes
SK Roeselare controlled much of the play and generated the sharper scoring opportunities throughout the fixture. Focus en WTV reported that Roeselare started strongly, with Clyncke and Braem both coming close to opening the scoring in the first half. The hosts applied heavy pressure, but Patro struck against the run of play just before the break. Borry pounced on a cleared ball in the 45th minute to rifle home the opening goal for the visitors.
Late Drama and Decisive Turning Points at Schierveld
Roeselare’s persistence paid off twenty minutes into the second half when Cassaert leveled the score at 1-1 in the 71st minute, capitalizing on sustained attacking pressure. Focus en WTV noted that despite further chances from substitutes Sergeant and Valcke, the home side failed to convert their superiority into a second goal. As the match drifted into stoppage time, Patro struck again from a set piece. In the 93rd minute, Borry rose to head home his second goal of the evening, sealing the 1-2 scoreline. Moments later, Roeselare’s De Schepper received a red card in the 94th minute as tempers flared at the close of the contest.
A Memorable Homecoming for the Matchwinner
The fixture carried deep personal significance for Borry, who made his first starting appearance of the season at the stadium where he spent his youth career. Growing up just minutes away from Schierveld, the defender spent years progressing through Roeselare’s youth ranks before moving on in his professional career. “Ik ben hier vroeger bijna elke dag binnengewandeld en heb de hele jeugd doorlopen,” Borry remarked to hbvl.be, describing the venue as his second home. Scoring twice against his former club provided a surreal script for the defender’s return.
Managers Use Benches as Referee Issues Several Cautions
Both managers utilized their benches to alter the dynamic of the cup tie. Roeselare brought on Sergeant early in the first half after an injury to Debouver, alongside second-half introductions for Struyf and Valcke. Patro introduced Takaoka and Hong to inject fresh energy into their midfield and attack. Referee Cis Bellon issued a flurry of cautions, booking Patro players Belin, Delpupo, Dietz, and Penin, alongside Roeselare’s Clyncke, before dismissing De Schepper deep into stoppage time in front of an 800-strong crowd at Schierveld.
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