Gent triumphed over Eupen, 2x1, on Sunday, on matchday 8. To this matchday, Hein van Haezebrouck's team came from a draw, and Florian Kohfeldt's team came from two defeats.
In the 28th minute, Milos Pantovic opened the scoring for Eupen. After 45 minutes, Gent saw Gift Orban get a straight red card
With 49 minutes on the clock, Sven Kums fired home for Hein van Haezebrouck's team. After the break, Hugo Cuypers missed the spot-kick. Tarik Tissoudali scored the winning goal with 58 minutes on the clock.
After the result Gent are 1st in the table, with 18 points, while Eupen sit 11th place, with 10 points. With regard to the next fixture, Hein van Haezebrouck's team visit Royal Antwerp, whilst Florian Kohfeldt's team will host Anderlecht.
2-1 | ||
Sven Kums 49' Tarik Tissoudali 58' | Milos Pantovic 28' |