Gent stay ahead as Roef narrowly avoids a dangerous slip

At the Ghelamco Arena on the evening of 10 October 2026, Zulte Waregem welcomed KAA Gent for a Jupiler Pro League showdown that pitted the league’s sixth‑placed side against the second‑placed visitors. The atmosphere was electric as fans tuned in via the LIVE broadcast on Radio 1, and the first half soon delivered a decisive moment.

Early breakthrough for Gent

At the 12th minute Brent Gabriël, Zulte Waregem’s goalkeeper, fumbled a long ball, allowing Ibrahima Cissé to tap the ball home and give Gent a 0‑1 lead. The goal was recorded as the opening strike of matchday 8, and the scoreboard reflected Gent’s advantage throughout the remainder of the half.

Roef’s slip and the ensuing drama

Mid‑way through the first half, at the 42nd minute, Zulte Waregem’s other goalkeeper Davy Roef slid away from a cross but managed to recover quickly enough to clear the ball past the advancing Hedl. The incident sparked a brief pause as commentators noted how close Roef came to being struck by the ball.

Just moments later, at 45+2 minutes, the referee added a minute of extra time to the first half. The game continued with both sides probing for a second goal, but Gent’s defence held firm.

In the 30th minute, Zulte Waregem’s Sonko attempted to feed Cissé inside the box, but his control faltered and the danger dissipated. A few minutes later, at 28 minutes, Ementa displayed skillful dribbling before being halted by Lopes Da Silva, who received only a warning.

Gent’s attack persisted, with a chance in the 21st minute when Sonko collected a chest‑control pass from Gabriël and volleyed, only to see his shot drift centrally. The goalkeeper comfortably saved the effort.

The second half saw Gent consolidate their lead. A free‑kick from Ake at the 40th minute was saved by Gabriël, who dived to push the ball away. Later, at 45+1 minutes, the referee signalled an additional minute of stoppage time for the half.

Throughout the match, the broadcast highlighted the broader sporting context, listing Voetbal, Wielrennen, Tennis, Formule 1, Basketbal, Veldrijden, and the calendar of upcoming Wedstrijden and Programma’s. The Jupiler Pro League’s Challenger and Champions competitions, as well as the Europa and Conference Leagues, were also mentioned in the pre‑match overview.

As the clock ticked past the 45th minute, the live update noted a six‑minute pause at 21:33, with the score remaining 0‑1. The match concluded with Gent maintaining their lead, while Roef’s near‑miss remained a talking point among the post‑game analysis.