Gent routs Westerlo in a thrilling match
Gent secured a convincing victory over KVC Westerlo in the 4th round of the Jupiler Pro League, winning 5-1 in a match played at the Planet Group Arena in Gent.
The match started at a frantic pace, and Gent quickly took the lead with goals from P. Gerkens (27th minute), M. Fernandez-Pardo (29th minute) and O. Gandelman (32nd minute).
Westerlo managed to pull one back before half-time with a goal from A. Sayyadmanesh (41st minute), but Gent remained undaunted and maintained control of the match. In the second half, M. Delorge-Knieper (80th minute) sealed the victory for the home side.
The match was marked by intensity and a battle for possession, reflected in the 28 fouls committed by both teams. Gent dominated possession (51%) and created more scoring opportunities (14 shots on goal vs 8 from Westerlo).
Despite the defeat, Westerlo fought until the end and showed a good attitude, while Gent demonstrated their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
Substitutions kvc westerlo: at minute 56 G. Yow came in and A. Mebude went out., at minute 65 J. Alcocer came in and T. Rommens went out., at minute 77 E. Jordanov came in and B. Reynolds went out., at minute 77 T. Van den Keybus came in and A. Piedfort went out., at minute 77 M. Frigan came in and A. Sayyadmanesh went out.
Substitutions gent: at minute 62 M. L. Sonko came in and F. Surdez went out., at minute 74 M. Dean came in and M. Fernandez-Pardo went out., at minute 74 M. Samoise came in and N. Fadiga went out., at minute 88 N. Fortuna came in and A. Brown went out., at minute 88 S. Kums came in and M. Delorge-Knieper went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gent
KVC Westerlo
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