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Berlaar (Eurotoday) – K. Lyra-Lierse’s final match at their Berlaar stadium ended with a 0-3 defeat to Thes Sport, placing them 8th in the standings. The team is preparing to move to a brand-new stadium in Lier, as supporters like Raf celebrate seven memorable seasons.
On April 27, 2025, K. Lyra-Lierse played their last game at their stadium in Berlaar, a municipality in Belgium’s Antwerp province. Starting next season, the team will begin a new chapter in Lier. Despite the loss, both fans and players expressed excitement about the upcoming move and the future it holds.
The match, which ended in a 0-3 defeat to Thes Sport, dashed hopes of a stronger finish; the team had aimed for 4th place but ultimately settled for 8th.
How did K. Lyra-Lierse say farewell to Berlaar after 7 seasons?
Following the game, a farewell ceremony was held to commemorate K. Lyra-Lierse’s time in Berlaar. Fans and players gathered to celebrate and reflect on the end of this chapter. Max Volant, who was suspended and unable to play, attended to show his support.
He shared his excitement for the future, saying:
“If you see how many people are here now, that promises for the next season.”
Volant described the move as a “fantastic” new beginning for the club and its fans.
Reflecting on the emotional farewell, Volant added:
“It would have been nice to be able to finish with the other players, because quite a few are leaving. On the other hand, it is nice to be able to have a beer with the supporters.”
Communications manager Matthias Hendrix, who closely followed the progress of the new stadium’s construction, expressed his enthusiasm:
“Every time I came to Berlaar, I drove past it. I saw it grow. Now you see that it is slowly starting to take on its definitive form. Then you just want to play there.”
Long-time supporter Raf, who has been with the team since its inception, shared fond memories of Berlaar:
“I have always had a very good feeling here in Berlaar.”
To mark the occasion, Raf dressed up for the final game and joined with others in celebrating the seven seasons spent there.
He summed up the mood perfectly:
“We’re not going to hold that against the boys. The weather is beautiful, there’s a nice live band, you can eat something nice here and have a beer with each other… We’re going to fraternise with the other supporters and enjoy 7 great years here.”
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