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04-07 00:30

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KV Mechelen

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96′

M.Dean

95′

1-1

B.L.Antonio

Assist: M.Servais

90′

I. Cisse

W. Kanga

90′

J.K.Duverne

H.Goore

90′

M.Kireev

T.St.Jago

71′

A.Ito

A.Kadri

68′

Bouke Boersma

B. Raman

67′

H.Goore

H.Hyunseok

45′

B.L.Antonio

D.Salifou

Halftime 1-0

15′

1-0

M.Dean

Assist: M.Skóraś

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KAA Gent and KV Mechelen shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Belgian Pro League at the Ghelamco Arena on Tuesday evening. The result does little to aid Gent's European aspirations while providing a valuable point for Mechelen in their battle to move further clear of the relegation zone. The home side, Gent, dominated possession from the outset but found it difficult to break down a resolute Mechelen defense. Against the run of play, it was the visitors who struck first, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack to take a surprise lead just after the half-hour mark. Gent responded with increased urgency and were rewarded with an equalizer early in the second half, a close-range finish following a goalmouth scramble. The match's focus point was a controversial VAR check in the 70th minute, where a potential penalty for Gent was overturned after a lengthy review, much to the dismay of the home supporters. Both teams had chances to win it in the final stages, with Gent's striker forcing a superb save and Mechelen hitting the crossbar on a rare foray forward. The draw means Gent drops crucial points in the race for the top six, while Mechelen will be satisfied with a hard-earned point on the road. After the final whistle, the Gent coach expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert dominance into a victory, whereas the Mechelen manager hailed his team's disciplined defensive performance. The lineups showed Gent in their typical attacking 4-3-3, while Mechelen set up in a compact 5-3-2 shape to frustrate their hosts.