Eendracht Termien Tightens Its Grip Near the Top as Wellen Falters Under Pressure at 't Heke
A chill autumn wind swept across Terrain 't Heke as the home supporters filtered in with a sense of rising expectation. Eendracht Termien, a side building quiet momentum in the Second Amateur Division VFV B, had fashioned a growing aura of resilience. On Sunday afternoon, that grit translated into a measured, convincing 2-0 victory over a Wellen team still searching for consistency and attacking spark.
From the opening whistle, Termien’s intentions were plain: assert control, play with discipline, and stifle any sense of rhythm from the visiting side. The hosts wasted little time in testing Wellen’s back line, stretching play wide and probing for weaknesses. A cagey opening gradually gave way to more enterprising football, and midway through the first half, the pressure paid dividends.
It was the kind of goal that embodies a confident team—patient in the buildup, swift in the decisive moment. Termien’s midfield orchestrated a flowing move, culminating with their striker threading a low shot just beyond the goalkeeper’s outstretched glove, drawing cheers from the home support. Trading congestion for clarity, Termien found the breakthrough they sought, setting the tone for the rest of the afternoon.
The goal unsettled Wellen, who, despite moments of promise in recent weeks, appeared tentative and disjointed in possession. Coming into the match with only one win in their previous four outings, the visitors simply could not match Termien’s industry or strategic discipline. Wellen’s best periods saw only speculative efforts, never truly unsettling Termien’s back line.
As halftime approached, the hosts nearly doubled their advantage—a cross fizzed through the six-yard box, narrowly missing a finishing touch. The warning was clear: Termien were not content to simply protect a lead.
The second half offered Wellen a chance to reset, but the narrative remained unchanged. Time and again, their advances were blunted by a Termien defense growing in confidence with each clearance and tackle. Frustration boiled over, culminating in a rash challenge by Wellen’s holding midfielder. The referee wasted little time producing a red card, reducing the visitors to ten with a quarter-hour left to play.
With the numerical advantage, Termien pressed home their superiority. The insurance goal arrived amid a flurry of attacking pressure—an incisive one-two at the edge of the area released Termien’s winger, who dispatched the ball into the far corner with conviction. With that, the contest was effectively settled.
This latest result is more than just another three points. For Eendracht Termien, it signals a continuation of their fine recent run: four wins from five, with 13 goals scored and just six conceded during that span. Having rebounded smartly from a narrow loss at Nijlen, Termien’s climb in the standings has brought them within striking distance of the division’s summit.
By contrast, Wellen’s campaign has become defined by inconsistency. Their away form in particular has been a source of consternation—today’s defeat marked their third loss in five, and their second consecutive match without a goal. Positioned in the bottom half of the table, their aspirations for a promotion chase now feel distant, unless a newfound resilience emerges quickly.
Recent history has favored Termien, who have now edged the last two league encounters. The gap between these two sides—once a matter of inches—has widened with each passing result.
The final whistle at 't Heke left the home crowd buoyant, the players exchanging embraces and already gazing toward next week’s fixtures. For Termien, the stakes are rising with each victory: a genuine shot at title contention, and a belief that this squad can withstand the unique pressures of a long campaign. For Wellen, the road ahead demands introspection and a recalibration of both tactics and mentality if they hope to recapture early-season promise.
In the corridors beneath the grandstand, the buzz was unmistakable—a sense that this was more than just another autumn afternoon, but a statement of intent from a side on the rise, eager to transform momentum into something far more tangible in the months to come.