Gent goalkeeper Davy Roef uses book for penalty shootout

Outstanding Gent goalkeeper Davy Roef uses book for penalty shootout

Gent goalkeeper Davy Roef has helped his team survive the second round of the Conference League. He used a book to gather information about the penalty takers of LNZ Cherkasy.

Why was this so important for Gent?

Gent were 1-1 against LNZ Cherkasy and had to win the penalty shootout to progress. Davy Roef used a book to gather information about the penalty takers. He looked at the number of the player who took the penalty and then looked in the book where he had taken his last penalty.

What happens next?

Gent will play against IFK Göteborg in the next round. The match will take place on 13 February 2027. Gent are currently 5th in the Jupiler Pro League with 24 points. They have won 13 matches, drawn 7 and lost 12. They have scored 51 goals and conceded 47 this season.

What does the coach say?

Coach Rik De Mil has praised Davy Roef and goalkeeper coach Bart Van Tornhout for their performances. 'This is the moment to put our goalkeeper coach in the spotlight. You don't find many images of all those players. Bart has put in an incredible amount of work.'

Who is Davy Roef?

Davy Roef is a 32-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Gent. He is an experienced player who has not been to school for 12 years. He has had an excellent preparation for the penalty shootout.

Who is Bart Van Tornhout?

Bart Van Tornhout is the goalkeeper coach of Gent. He has played a crucial role in the preparation of the penalty shootout. He has put in a lot of work in gathering information about the penalty takers of LNZ Cherkasy.

Why is this so important for Gent?

Gent are currently 15 points behind the leaders of the Jupiler Pro League, Union St. Gilloise. They have to work hard to close this gap. The win in the penalty shootout is an important step in this struggle.

Who is Matisse Samoise?

Matisse Samoise is a player of Gent who is currently out of the squad. He is an important player for the team and Gent miss him in the struggle for the Jupiler Pro League.

What is the next match of Gent?

Gent will play against St. Truiden on 13 February 2027. The match will take place in the St. Truiden Stadium. Gent are currently 5th in the Jupiler Pro League and have to work hard to maintain this position.