English
KV Mechelen suffered a hard-fought defeat against Gent in a thrilling match played at the AFAS Stadion in Mechelen on February 7th, 2025. Despite a strong offensive display, with 16 shots (8 on target), KV Mechelen couldn’t contain Gent, who dominated possession (61%) and scored four goals.
The match started with an early goal for KV Mechelen by B. Raman in the 13th minute, assisted by J. Marsa. However, D. Vanzeir equalized for Gent in the 27th minute, assisted by M. Samoise. Before halftime, B. Raman scored again for KV Mechelen in the 46th minute, assisted by R. Schoofs, leaving the score at 2-1 at half-time. In the second half, G. Hairemans extended KV Mechelen’s lead in the 54th minute, also assisted by R. Schoofs. But Gent reacted strongly in the final stages. A. Gudjohnsen scored in the 84th minute and H. Gambor sealed the victory in the 90th minute, both assisted by T. Araujo. Gent, despite having fewer shots on target (6), proved more clinical in front of goal. The match was played with intensity, with a total of 16 fouls and one yellow card for Gent’s J. Torunarigha. The final score was a 3-4 victory for Gent.
Substitutions gent: at minute 57 A. Gudjohnsen came in and M. L. Sonko went out., at minute 57 S. Kotto came in and S. Mitrovic went out., at minute 74 T. Araujo came in and A. Brown went out., at minute 74 O. Gandelman came in and M. Delorge-Knieper went out.
Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 69 L. Lauberbach came in and B. Raman went out., at minute 72 P. Pflucke came in and B. Antonio went out., at minute 81 Kiki came in and N. Storm went out., at minute 82 A. Ouattara came in and G. Hairemans went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
KV Mechelen
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