Roeselare booked their place into the next round of the KNVB Cup with a 4-0 victory over GSV 28 at the 1st Preliminary Round on 2 September 2026. The visitors made light work of the hosts, scoring four goals in the space of twenty minutes. And here's the thing — the opening exchanges told the whole story before half-time.
J. Pal opened the scoring in the 25th minute, catching GSV 28 out of position. Two minutes later T. Regouin doubled the lead, and by then the visitors were already in control. J. Troost added a third before the break in the 41st minute, stretching the back line once more. B. Hiensch closed the game out in the 83rd minute when the result was never in doubt.
To be fair, GSV 28 had little to show for the ninety minutes. The visitors kept possession through their midfield and never really allowed the hosts into the game. There were no dismissals, no drama — just a performance that spoke of preparation. Things came to a head early and never let up.
The recent form of Rossendale suggests this was no fluke. They had lost to Fenendal 0-1 last September, but before that hit a five-goal haul against Kerkrade on 4 June. The old head settled them down, and the tactical discipline showed through. They played the second half a man up in spirit, even when the scoreline suggested otherwise.
What this means in the cup is straightforward. Roeselare advance while GSV 28 go home with nothing but a lesson. The goal difference tells its own tale — four unanswered strikes against a side that couldn't find a response. The draw brought them together early, and the stronger side made no mistake.