Belgian Pro League Round 28: KAA Gent 2-0 Zulte-Waregem The match kicked off at 20:15 local time at the Ghelamco Arena in Ghent, where the home side secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zulte-Waregem. This result consolidates Gent's position in the upper echelons of the Pro League table as they continue their push for European qualification, while Zulte-Waregem's struggles near the bottom of the standings persist. The home side asserted their dominance early, controlling possession and creating the clearer chances. The breakthrough came midway through the first half when a well-worked team move was finished calmly by Gent's leading striker to send the home fans into raptures. Gent continued to press and doubled their advantage before the halftime whistle, this time from a set-piece situation, as a powerful header from a corner found the back of the net. The second half saw Zulte-Waregem offer more resistance but they rarely threatened to mount a comeback, with Gent's defense organized and their goalkeeper largely untested. The key moment was undoubtedly the first goal, which settled any nerves and allowed Gent to play with confidence. The focus point of the match was Gent's tactical discipline, particularly in midfield, which completely stifled Zulte-Waregem's creative outlets. There were no major controversies, with the referee's decisions largely going uncontested. The standout performance came from Gent's goalscorer and provider, who was a constant menace to the visiting defense. With this win, KAA Gent adds three crucial points to their tally, strengthening their hold on a top-four spot. For Zulte-Waregem, the defeat leaves them mired in the relegation battle, increasing the pressure for results in their remaining fixtures. Post-match, the Gent manager praised his team's professional approach, stating, "We executed the game plan perfectly from the start and managed the game well after taking the lead." The Zulte-Waregem coach acknowledged the quality gap, saying, "We were second best in all departments today. We need to show more fight if we want to stay in this league." The starting XI for KAA Gent featured their usual defensive lineup with a solid back four, while Zulte-Waregem set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation aiming to counter-attack, but the plan was effectively neutralized by the hosts.