Gent draws with FC Twente in friendly, Weghorst scores AA Gent drew 2-2 with FC Twente in a friendly match, with Wout Weghorst scoring his first goal for the team. Gent took the lead twice but was pegged back each time. The team currently sits ninth in the Jupiler Pro League with 0 points after scoring 0 goals and conceding 0.

How did the match unfold? Gent started strongly and took the lead through Wilfried Kanga. Weghorst, who started in the lineup, equalized with a goal from a Ruud Nijstad cross. Later, Weghorst headed a Bart van Rooij cross just wide and set up a big chance for Daan Rots, which was missed. In the second half, Gent went ahead again via Kanga, but FC Twente equalized through a penalty by Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink.

What does this mean for Gent? The match was an important test for Gent as they prepare for the Europa League qualifying round. With attacker Matisse Samoise currently sidelined, it’s crucial that other players like Weghorst are in form. The team has a few more weeks to prepare for official matches, including a home game against Cercle Brugge on January 23, 2027.

What’s next? Gent will now focus on the Europa League qualifying round, where they will face Ferencváros. The match is scheduled for Thursday, with the return leg a week later in Budapest. Meanwhile, the team continues to focus on the Jupiler Pro League, where they are currently ninth with 0 points after scoring 0 goals and conceding 0.