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15/05 - 20:00
16/05 - 20:00
15/05 - 20:00
Gent beat Westerlo in a close win on Sunday, 2x1, on to matchday 3 of the Jupiler Pro League . Coming into the contest, Gent's team came from two draws, and Westerlo's team came from a defeat.
The first goal of the game was scored by Igor Vetokele, with 5 minutes on the clock. After 37 minutes, Sulayman Marreh fired home for Gent, assisted by Jordan Torunarigha. Hugo Cuypers scored the winner in the 45th minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Gent are 5th in the table, with 5 points, while Westerlo sit 14th place, with 3 points. In the next fixture, Gent's team visit Oostende, whilst Westerlo's team will play at home against Standard Liège.
| Gent | Westerlo | |||
| 7 | 3 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 77 | Total Passes | 50 | 8 |
| 7 | 63 | Passes Completed | 42 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |
