“Josué Vergara scores from very close range to give Gent a shock 1-0 lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Hans Vanaken levels for Club Brugge just two minutes after going behind, restoring order to a game they were controlling.”
Pivotal“Substitute Ibrahima Cissé heads home from close range to put Gent ahead 2-1 late on, capitalizing on Club Brugge's numerical disadvantage.”
Pivotal“Matchwinner Ibrahima Cissé is sent off for violent conduct in stoppage time, an extraordinary end to his cameo appearance.”
Gent
Club Brugge
Outstanding performance
Club Brugge•MidfielderClub Brugge dominated the ball, racking up 674 passes at 92% accuracy and 59 dangerous attacks compared to Gent's 31, yet found themselves undone by a Gent side that was ruthlessly clinical in the moments that mattered. Josué Vergara opened the scoring against the run of play in the 38th minute before Hans Vanaken restored parity almost immediately, and the game seemed set for a Club Brugge victory given their control - only for Carlos Forbs' 70th-minute red card for violent conduct to swing momentum decisively. Gent's bench impact proved crucial, as substitute Ibrahima Cissé headed in the winner in the 85th minute just minutes after coming on, capping a wild finish that also saw him sent off moments later in stoppage time. For Gent this is a huge three points that will boost survival hopes, while Club Brugge's failure to convert their overwhelming territorial dominance into results - 8 shots to Gent's 13, despite dominating possession - will raise questions about their finishing and title credentials.
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Attempt missed. Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Hugo Siquet.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Tiago Araújo of Gent.
Hugo Siquet from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Joaquin SeysYellow CardJoaquin Seys from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ibrahima Cisse from Gent wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Romeo Vermant comes on for Freddie Potts.
assist: Matties Volckaert
Goal! Gent 2, Club Brugge 1. Ibrahima Cisse scores for Gent with a header from very close range.
Substitution for Gent: Michel-Ange Balikwisha comes on for Mathias Delorge.
Substitution for Gent: Aimé Omgba comes on for László Bénes.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Hugo Siquet comes on for Kyriani Sabbe.
Siebe Van der Heyden from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
Foul committed by Ibrahima Cisse of Gent.
Ibrahima CisséYellow CardIbrahima Cisse from Gent receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Jan Virgili from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Mathias Delorge from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Yann Sommer from Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by El Bachir Ngom.
Handball called against Matties Volckaert of Gent.
Attempt blocked. Matties Volckaert from Gent has a header from a tough angle on the right that is blocked.
El Hadji Seck from Gent is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Brandon MecheleYellow CardBrandon Mechele of Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
Carlos ForbsRed CardCarlos Forbs from Club Brugge receives a red card for violent conduct.
Siebe Van der Heyden from Gent is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Carlos Forbs of Club Brugge.
Tiago Araújo from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Félix Lemaréchal commits a foul for Club Brugge.
Freddie PottsYellow CardFreddie Potts of Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
László Bénes from Gent wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Substitution for Gent: El Hadji Seck comes on for Momodou Sonko.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Jan Virgili comes on for Mamadou Diakhon.
Substitution for Gent: Ibrahima Cisse comes on for Josué Vergara.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Félix Lemaréchal comes on for Hugo Vetlesen.
Attempt blocked. Josué Vergara from Gent has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mamadou Diakhon.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lee Han-Beom from Club Brugge.
Leonardo Lopes from Gent commits a foul.
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Leonardo Lopes from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Yann Sommer from Club Brugge saves it in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Siebe Van der Heyden.
Josué Vergara from Gent is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Joaquin Seys of Club Brugge.
Leonardo Lopes from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Leonardo LopesYellow CardLeonardo Lopes of Gent receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Leonardo Lopes of Gent.
El Bachir Ngom from Gent commits a foul.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
László Bénes from Gent is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by László Bénes of Gent.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Gent: Matties Volckaert comes on for Kyrell Wilson.
The second half begins with the score at Gent 1, Club Brugge 1.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending the ball to the right. The assist came from Hans Vanaken.
El Bachir Ngom from Gent commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
First half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Gent and Club Brugge.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Carlos Forbs
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Hans Vanaken scores for Club Brugge with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
assist: Tiago Araújo
Goal! Gent leads 1-0 against Club Brugge. Josué Vergara scores for Gent with a right-footed shot from very close range.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Momodou Sonko concedes.
Attempt missed by Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge, who had a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Davy Roef of Gent.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Davy Roef concedes.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after El Bachir Ngom concedes.
Foul committed by László Bénes of Gent.
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Josué Vergara from Gent commits a handball.
Attempt saved. Momodou Sonko from Gent has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Yann Sommer from Club Brugge saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Leonardo Lopes.
Josué Vergara from Gent hits the bar with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Christian Burgess concedes.
Josué Vergara from Gent wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge.
Attempt missed. Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge took a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
Kyrell Wilson from Gent commits a foul.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
Kyrell WilsonYellow CardKyrell Wilson from Gent receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Kyrell Wilson from Gent has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Foul committed by Kyrell Wilson of Gent.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt saved. Josué Vergara from Gent has his right-footed shot from close range saved in the top center of the goal by Yann Sommer from Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by Leonardo Lopes with a headed pass.
Attempt saved. László Bénes from Gent has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Yann Sommer of Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by Momodou Sonko.
El Bachir Ngom from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to Gent after a concession by Brandon Mechele.
Attempt saved. Hans Vanaken's header from the right side of the box for Club Brugge is saved.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a concession by Mathias Delorge.
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
Josué Vergara from Gent is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
First half begins.
Club Brugge arrive at Planet Group Arena as the Pro League's early pacesetters, unbeaten and full of confidence, while Gent look to build on their own strong start in front of home supporters. With Gent riding high after a dramatic European play-off comeback, this early-season derby carries real weight for the title conversation.
