The contract of Tess Tekie, the Swedish-Eritrean midfielder, was extended with one extra year (until 2021). Because he needs more match rhythm he will be loaned out (without an option to purchase) to the Swedish side Östersunds FK fror 18 months starting from the 1st of January.
In a chanceless first half, the defenders ruled over the attackers and the spare chances from a distance didn't reach the goal. After the break, both teams were more dangerous, but Genk goalie Vukovic stopped a big chance from Andrijasevic, while Kalinic stopped attempts from Karelis en Pozuelo. His third clean sheet in four games only brought the Buffaloes one point this time.
Away at R Standard de Liège, Gent had the most ball possesion in the first half, but the chances were scarce. Becayse the second half didn't result in any goals either, it looked like the game was gonna end a draw. That was, however, until Edmilson dived over Asare's leg and got an undeserved penalty. Emond scored the penalty in the last minute off the game, leaving Gent with a very bitter first loss in Play-Off 1.
KAA Gent has now also ended its second game in Play-Off 1 with a win. In the game against Club Brugge, the leader in the ranking, the Buffaloes already opened the score two minutes in the match through a header from Kalu. Gent dominated the rest of the first half and created many chances, but didn't manage to score again. After the break, Club Brugge fought back, but goalie Kalinic could not be surprised and kept a clean sheet. Thanks to this 1-0 win, Gent caught up to Brugge in the ranking, making the difference now 6 points.
