KAA Gent advanced to the Conference League play-offs with a 1-1 draw against Göteborg. Despite a late equalizer, the Buffaloes held on and will now face Hibernian of Scotland. League standing: 4th in Jupiler Pro League, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W.
How did the match unfold?
Gent started slowly but scored efficiently in the 28th minute. Matties Volckaert headed in after a cross from Araujo. Göteborg had little to offer until a late corner brought back the tension. Saidou Moubarak headed in the equalizer, but Gent held firm.
Why does this matter for Gent?
This result means Gent is one step closer to the European group stage. With a 2-1 lead from the first leg and a home draw, Hein Vanhaezebrouck's side showed they belong in Europe. Goals this season: 2 scored, 0 conceded (+2 goal difference).
What's next?
Gent will now play Hibernian in the play-offs. The first leg is on August 20 at the Planet Group Arena, with the return leg on August 27 in Edinburgh. Next fixture: vs St. Truiden (away, 2027-02-13) (11th in the table).
Post-match reactions
Volckaert: 'We dominated but late mistakes made it tense. Scoring my first Gent goal was special.'
