Standard Liège defeat Gent

Standard Liège edged out Gent, 4-2, on Saturday, in a game related to matchweek 28 of Jupiler Pro League . In this competition, Ivan Leko's team came from two defeats, and Hein van Haezebrouck's team came from a draw. Kelvin Yeboah runned the show.

The opening goal was scored by Tarik Tissoudali with 14 minutes on the clock. With his 15th goal of the season. After 18 minutes, Núrio Fortuna left the game early after seeing a red card. With 45 minutes already played, Wilfried Kanga struck for Standard Liège, from the penalty spot.

In the 55th minute, Kelvin Yeboah scored the second goal for Ivan Leko's team. After 62 minutes, Standard Liège extended their lead with a goal from Hayao Kawabe. With 65 minutes on the clock, Kelvin Yeboah doubled the lead for Ivan Leko's team. Matisse Samoise netted the last goal in the 80th minute.

After the result Gent are 7th in the table, with 43 points, while Standard Liège sit 10th place, with 31 points. With regard to the next fixture, Ivan Leko's team will play away against Genk, while Hein van Haezebrouck's team visit Union St. Gilloise.