Live coverage of KV Mechelen v Germinal Beerschot in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League on Friday, December 18, 2009. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.

Update – The match has been cancelled. The following statement is from Germinal Beerschot’s website.

The league game between KV Mechelen and Germinal Beerschot, scheduled for Friday, was canceled. The abundant snowfall and freezing temperatures of the past hours is the playing field behind the barracks unplayable.

“The decision was already taken, so that tomorrow no one on the dangerous road to and / or to make a useless movement,” says Steven Van Beethoven, safety manager for Germinal Beerschot. “The site of KV Mechelen is a normal soccer rink which is impossible. As the weather only have more snow and freezing temperatures, the knot was just taken. I am taking that the tickets will remain valid for the date the match will be played. On the Calendar Committee meeting next week, we look for another suitable date. Much will also depend on whether the cup from mid next week can be played. ” (DG)