KVC Westerlo vs. KAA Gent (31.07.2010)

In a closely contested encounter on July 31, 2010, KVC Westerlo hosted KAA Gent in what was set to be an enthralling soccer match. The game remained evenly matched for a significant portion, with both teams showcasing resilience and tactical discipline, aiming to break the deadlock.

As the second half progressed, at the 70-minute mark, Gent made their first strategic move by introducing A. Custovic into the fray. This substitution seemed to inject fresh energy into the team's lineup. KVC Westerlo responded in kind six minutes later, with J. Ruíz coming on, hoping to tip the scales in favor of the home team.

Gent continued to shuffle their squad with a second substitution in the 76th minute by bringing in S. De Smet. Both teams were evidently looking for that slice of magic, that shift in momentum that could earn them the critical three points.

With little time left on the clock, Westerlo made their second substitution at 88 minutes, introducing S. De Petter into the game. It seemed as if the match was heading towards a stalemate, but drama unfolded in the dying moments.

The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when E. Coulibaly found the back of the net, scoring what would ultimately be the winning goal for Gent. In a game starved of goals, this late strike was enough to seal the victory for the visitors, much to the delight of the traveling supporters.

Despite a final substitution by Gent in the 90th minute, which saw Y. El Ghanassy come on, the damage had been done, and Westerlo was left with little time to mount a comeback.

The match ended with KAA Gent taking all three points, courtesy of Coulibaly's last-minute effort, which highlighted the importance of persistence and capitalizing on opportunities right until the final whistle.

Lineup KVC Westerlo

Lineup KAA Gent

Substitutes KVC Westerlo

Substitutes KAA Gent

KVC Westerlo

The nickname of the club is De Kempeneers, the colour combination of the jerseys is yellow and blue. For home games the jersey is yellow, which is complemented by blue shorts, for away games it is the other way around. Alternatively, they also use white jerseys with blue details. At home they are at Het Kuipje Westerlo stadium, which has a capacity of 8,035 spectators. The club was founded back in 1933 and, as its name suggests, operates in the Belgian municipality of Westerlo in the province of Antwerp.

KAA Gent

They are called De Buffalo's, after Buffalo Bill, who visited the club's grounds in the early 20th century. The club uses blue as its color. They also play home games in blue jerseys, and blue is also found in the club's emblem, which is dominated by an Indian head. The Ghelamco Arena serves as their sanctuary, offering a capacity of 20 000 spectators. The Belgian club originates from the city of Ghent, where it was founded in 1864. But back then it was still part of the gymnastic association, while football didn't start to be played here until much later, in 1900.

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