KRC Genk vs Gent

Genk and Gent shared the points in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Cegeka Arena, with the Buffalo's flying start ultimately not enough to hold off a spirited home response. The result ended Gent's unbeaten run to open the season and left both sides to settle for a fair share of the spoils after a game of shifting momentum. Momodou Sonko put the visitors ahead early, finishing in the 10th minute after being set up by Tiago Araújo. Genk needed only moments after the restart to level things up, as Rafiu Durosinmi continued his fine scoring form by converting in first-half stoppage of the second period. Genk pushed hard for a winner afterwards, with Kayembe rattling the post, but neither side could find a decisive breakthrough. No red cards or penalties were shown, though several bookings were dished out as the physical contest wore on. For Gent, the draw halts a nine-match unbeaten streak and will sting given how well they started. For Genk, coming from behind against one of the league's in-form sides is an encouraging sign, even if a home win slipped through their fingers after dominating the second half.