Gent keep slim lead after Kadri’s early strike as Anderlecht limp

In a live Jupiler Pro League clash on 25 October 2026, KAA Gent took a 1‑0 advantage at RUST after Abdelkahar Kadri scored in the 14th minute, while Anderlecht, sitting fifth, struggled to respond. The match, streamed LIVE on Facebook, saw early cautions and a disallowed second goal that kept the visitors in the shadows.

Early cautions and discipline

Gent’s momentum was checked when Maksim Paskotsi received a Geel card in the 19th minute, followed by Léo Pétrot’s Geel at 22 minutes. Anderlecht’s central defender Giulian Biancone added a Geel in the 34th minute, marking the third caution of the opening half. The accumulation of Geel cards highlighted the tight tackling on both sides.

Disallowed second goal keeps Gent ahead

At 38 minutes, Cissé appeared to double Gent’s lead, but the goal was ruled out for a narrow off‑side infringement after a VAR review. The decision denied Anderlecht a two‑goal deficit and preserved the 1‑0 margin into the break. Both teams continued to press, but the score remained unchanged.

Half‑time and added time

RUST arrived with Gent leading 1‑0, a small but crucial advantage for the league leaders. The fourth official signalled two minutes of added time, extending the second half beyond the scheduled 45 minutes. Neither side managed to alter the tally during the extra minutes before the interval.

Anderlecht defence implodes as KAA Gent dominate at Planet Arena

Anderlecht’s striker Stroeykens created a chance just before the break, finding space in the six‑yard box but failing to convert. Meanwhile, Gent’s defence held firm, with Coosemans making a reflex save to deny a potential equaliser. The missed opportunity left Anderlecht still searching for a breakthrough.

In the second half, Coosemans again proved decisive, thwarting a powerful shot from the Portuguese forward. Davy Roef remained alert in goal, while a cross from Degreef was comfortably dealt with. The visitors pressed, yet Anderlecht could not breach the Gent defence.

The encounter pits the unbeaten number one, KAA Gent, against the fifth‑placed Anderlecht, both vying for crucial points in the Jupiler Pro League. Gent aim to preserve their flawless record, while the purple‑white side seeks to climb the table.

As the clock ticked beyond the added time, the match stayed live with no further goals, leaving the final result to be decided in the remaining minutes. Fans continued to watch the LIVE feed, hoping for a late twist.