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Gent qualifies for Europa Conference League after penalty shootout win over Genk

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Gent qualifies for Europa Conference League after penalty shootout win over Genk

Summary

Gent secured the final European ticket by defeating Genk in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate during the Belgian Pro League season finale on June 1, 2026. Despite Genk taking the lead with a goal from Robin Mirosola in extra time, Gent equalized through a late penalty converted by Tibe de Vlieger. The penalty shootout saw Davy Roef save the decisive kick from Genk's August De Wannemacker, confirming Gent's return to European competitions after missing out last season. Genk will experience another year without European football, a setback after their previous title challenge two seasons ago.

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Status Watch

•Match ended 0-0 after regular and extra time.
•Gent equalized with a penalty from Tibe de Vlieger.
•Davy Roef saved August De Wannemacker's penalty.
•Gent returns to European football after a year away.
•Genk faces a second consecutive season without European play.

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8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Gent pip Genk to final European ticket thanks to Davy Roef’s heroics

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Davy Roef once again proved to be a penalty saving expert as his heroics earned Gent the final European ticket. Genk and Gent met in the final game of the Belgian Pro League season to decide who would...
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