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AA Gent slips into Norway, but still qualifies in conference league |  European League of Conferences 2021/2022

AA Gent slips into Norway, but still qualifies in conference league | European League of Conferences 2021/2022

AA Gent It was a poor European evening. After a very poor performance, he lost the second leg of qualifying round 2–0 against Valerenga. But thanks to last week’s 4-0 win, the defeat was left without consequences.

Valerenga – Ghent in short

  • Key moment: After 4-0 last week, this match is no longer important. Gent seems very lukewarm and can barely control the humble Valerenga.
  • man of the match: An old acquaintance of Jupiler Pro League. Henrik Bjordal, a former Zolt Wargem, pulled the strings in the Norwegians’ midfield and took some hard hits.
  • noticeable: Ghent and artificial turf, not the best combination. After Sunday’s 2-1 at Stein, Buffalo now also falters at the Intility Arena in Oslo. Or was it due to the many personnel changes?

Luxegent is lagging behind

Hein Vanhaezebrouck pointed out in advance some recent remontadas in European football, more out of sporting courtesy than out of fear of opponent Valerenga. However, he has made a drastically altered squad, with no fewer than six players who were not at the start of the game against STVV at the weekend.

This redesigned team didn’t start out very sharply. She was overtaken by enthusiast Valerenga, who had nothing to lose and was cheered on by 2,000 fans at the Intility Arena. Their efforts were rewarded after ten minutes. In a chaotic phase in front of Rove’s goal, a shot from Al Sahraoui hit Okumo’s leg, causing the ball to disappear into the roof of the goal.

Of course, with an aggregate score of 4-1, there was still a problem, but Ghent’s inability to launch attacks was troubling. Tissoudali then dodged himself for a chance and collided with goalkeeper Haug. On the other hand, Roef saved an attempt from Bjørdal and took advantage of Tollas at close range. In the first half the balance was very negative for the buffalo.

Valerian comes out with his head held high

With de Sarthe and Bayeux replacing Vadis and Depuetry, who are playing poorly, Ghent emerged from the locker room with a gauntlet. Not a bad idea in light of the Belgian lab. The enthusiasm of the visitors provided a great opportunity. Haug didn’t push the Bayo pop far enough, and De Sart and Nurio couldn’t take advantage of the bounce at close range.

However, this violent impulse was not pursued. Gent quickly returned to restricted football before the break and allowed Valerenga to take matters into his own hands again. With a twisted free kick from Borchgrevink and another sinister shot from Bjørdal, the Norwegians looked to be shooting their best. The match faded into a goalless back-and-forth game.

Suddenly, another line of tension appeared. After Nassberg won 2-0, which was allowed to head very simply, Ghent began to shiver for a while. Fortunately, it is not dangerous anymore, but Buffalo could have expected more from this painful and frankly desperate defeat in Oslo.

Vanhaezebrouck: ‘We did what we had to do’

Hein Vanhaezebrouck was remarkably nice to his group of players after the mediocre game in Norway. “The result is good, because we are moving forward. But of course we would have preferred it differently,” said Gent’s coach.

“This was the match I was expecting. The home team tried to score quickly and you have to avoid that. We didn’t make it, but the match was more balanced after that.”

“We needed a goal to kill the match, but that goal wasn’t achieved. In the second half we didn’t give anything – except for that 2-0.”

“I would have preferred to win, but you know the opponent is going to be very sharp because of that 4-0 and we felt a lot of substitutions. That’s normal, it’s not wrong. Boys with a lower rhythm should take advantage of these opportunities.”

Ghent already lost to Stein on Sunday and thus swallowed a second loss today. Does that leave traces? “I don’t think so. We did what we had to do: qualify. We have to be strong again on Sunday.”

  1. The second half, the 94th minute, the game is over
  2. The second half, the 94th minute. The end. The weak Gent loses 2-0 to Valerenga, but thanks to 4-0 from the first leg it is allowed to qualify for the next round of the Conference League. Buffalo won’t derive much confidence from this meager match. .
  3. Second half, minute 93. Substitution in Vålerenga Fotball, Oskar Opsahl inside, Sam Adekugbe outside
  4. The second half, the 92nd minute. Adekogba received a standing ovation from the home team’s fans when he made the substitution. He will leave for Turkey’s Hatayspor after this match. .
  5. Second half, 89th minute. We have to conclude that Ghent’s performance was mediocre. Nicolas de Brabander (Radio Spurza).
  6. The second half, the 87th minute. Deco still has a few minutes to shake Ghent. .
  7. The second half, the 86th minute. This defeat – because it is coming – gives us something to think about. Gent still has some chances against STVV, but tonight was pretty bad. .
  8. Second half, minute 86. Substitution in Vålerenga Fotball, Jacob Emil Deco Eng, Odin Thiago Holm outside
  9. Record by Ivan Nasberg (Vålerenga Fotball). It’s 2 – 0. Second half, 82nd minute.
  10. The second half goal, the 82nd minute, was scored by Ivan Nassberg, player of Valringa Football. 2.0
  11. Second half, 81st minute. It’s 2-0! Will she still be sexy for Gent? Nassberg heads a fairly unimpeded corner kick and doubles Valerenga’s lead. Painful anyway. .
  12. The second half, the 80th minute. Then there is the first Norwegian substitute: Udal vs. Jata. .
  13. Second half, minute 79. Substitution in Vålerenga Fotball, Henrik Udahl in, Seedy Jaa out
  14. The second half, the 77th minute. Countdown. Norwegian fans continue to give their best, but the match has not been seen in a while. It’s time for Ghent to show something again, preferably a target as a result. .
  15. Yellow card for Sam Adekugbe from Vålerenga Fotball during the second half, minute 77
  16. The second half, the 75th minute. Vanheisbroek takes Tisodale to the bench and brings Malidi. Comrade Vagermo still hasn’t changed. .
  17. Second half, minute 74. Substitution in KAA Gent, Younes Melda inside, Tariq Tissoudali exit
  18. Second half, 72nd minute. Valerenga can’t maintain a high pace anymore. Nicholas de Brabander (Radio Spurza).
  19. Yellow card for Nerio from KAA Gent during the second half, minute 72
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