Published
2025-04-08
Union sweeps aside Gent in 8 crazy minutes
After a tough opening half hour, Union’s first three shots on target all found the net. The match tilted entirely in Union’s favour, who now start the Champions’ Play-offs with a perfect 6 out of 6.
The start of the match at the Planet Group Arena was nothing to write home about. Both teams cancelled each other out well. But in the 31st minute, Union began to combine quickly — Ivanovic found Khalaili, who delivered a pinpoint cross from the wing for the onrushing Ait El Hadj. 0-1 to Union.
Two minutes later, it was déjà vu. Van de Perre switched play to — once again — Khalaili. The winger played it first-time to Ivanovic, and the Croatian smashed it home beautifully.
Five minutes after the 0-2, Union struck again. David made the most of some sloppy defending from Gent to make it 0-3.
After the break, Union should’ve scored four or five more, but missed those chances. A goal from David was also wrongly disallowed. So it ended 0-3. And next up in week three of the play-offs: the first Brussels derby. At the Marien stadium. See you Saturday and Allez l’Union!