In a thrilling encounter at the Planet Group Arena, Gent staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Anderlecht 4-2 in the Jupiler Pro League. The match, held on January 18, 2026, saw Anderlecht take an early lead with Nilson Angulo scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by M. Cvetkovic. Gent responded with a penalty from W. Kanga in the 37th minute, but Angulo struck again just before halftime, giving Anderlecht a 2-1 lead.
Gent's Late Rally Turns the Tide
The second half was a different story as Gent came out with renewed vigor. Tiago Araújo leveled the score in the 81st minute, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Just three minutes later, M. Dean found the net, assisted by H. Goore, to put Gent ahead. The home side sealed the victory with a final goal from H. Goore in stoppage time, capping off a dominant second-half performance.
Statistical Insights Highlight Gent's Dominance
Gent's attacking prowess was evident with 18 total shots, 6 of which were on target, compared to Anderlecht's 10 shots. Gent also controlled possession with 52% and completed 86% of their passes. Tiago Araújo was instrumental, contributing significantly with 5 successful dribbles and 4 key passes, earning a player rating of 8. Meanwhile, Leonardo Lopes dominated the midfield with 16 duels won.
Gent's Resurgence in Form
This victory marks a positive turn for Gent, who have shown resilience after a mixed run of form. With recent wins against Westerlo and now Anderlecht, they are building momentum in the league. Anderlecht, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this setback, having struggled to maintain consistency in their recent outings.
