Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — KAA Gent Reserve U21 5th with 40 points, Cercle Brugge U21 8th with 21, 19 apart. KAA Gent Reserve U21's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.23/1.59 for Cercle Brugge U21 and 1.73/1.32 for KAA Gent Reserve U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.54.
Cercle Brugge U21 had not won in 6 games. From the last five rounds, Cercle Brugge U21 held 2 points of 15 and KAA Gent Reserve U21 8.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
KAA Gent Reserve U21: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Cercle Brugge U21 63% · KAA Gent Reserve U21 37% · Total shots: 6-4 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 4-3