Ghent, Belgium, 30 August (Eurotoday) – KAA Gent defeated Club Brugge 2-1 in the Slag om Vlaanderen on Sunday, with 18-year-old Ibrahima Cissé scoring a late winner after the visitors were reduced to ten men. The KAA Gent vs Club Brugge result maintained Gent’s perfect league start while handing the defending champions their first points loss of the campaign.
The hosts took the lead at the Planet Group Arena in the 39th minute. Araujo delivered from the left and José Vergara converted to put Rik De Mil’s side ahead. Club Brugge responded almost immediately, however, as Carlos Forbs supplied Hans Vanaken, whose finish made it 1-1 before half-time.
Why Club Brugge’s red card changed the match
The decisive moment came in the second half when Forbs was shown a straight red card in the 70th minute following an incident involving Siebe Van der Heyden. The dismissal left Club Brugge attempting to protect the draw — or find a winner — with ten players.
Gent eventually exploited their numerical advantage. Matties Volckaert supplied the ball from the right in the 85th minute and Cissé beat goalkeeper Yann Sommer to put the Buffaloes 2-1 ahead. The Senegalese forward, born on 24 September 2007, is 18 and had joined Gent from Club Olympique Thiessois, initially linking up with the club’s development side.
The closing stages remained eventful. Romeo Vermant sent a late attempt over the bar as Club sought an equaliser, while Cissé himself was subsequently dismissed in stoppage time. Gent nevertheless protected their advantage to complete a significant KAA Gent vs Club Brugge victory.
What the defeat means for Club Brugge
Club Brugge entered the fixture with a perfect league record and had yet to concede, while Gent were also unbeaten and arrived with additional momentum after securing their place in the UEFA Conference League league phase.
Before the game, Club Brugge coach Ivan Leko acknowledged Gent’s European momentum, saying: “It is fantastic that we are going into Europe again with five teams. That is great, also for Gent.” He described the derby as a major match and said Gent’s European result would provide them with a boost.
For Gent, Cissé’s contribution offers another indication of the teenager’s growing first-team role. The club described him when he arrived as a 1.96-metre striker with strong physical qualities, while his official profile lists him as a Senegalese forward.
What happens next for Gent and Club Brugge?
The KAA Gent vs Club Brugge result gives De Mil’s side nine points from their opening three league fixtures and extends an encouraging start that has also included European qualification. Club Brugge, meanwhile, must respond after losing their perfect domestic record.
Gent’s official schedule lists OH Leuven as their next league
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19 responses to “KAA Gent Stun Ten-Man Club Brugge as 18-Year-Old Cissé Seals Late Derby Win in Ghent”
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If this is what happens when you play with ten, I can only imagine the outcome if Brugge had brought their full squad… a jaunt in the park, perhaps? 😂⚽️
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Oh look, KAA Gent decided to throw a party while Club Brugge brought the confetti of a red card. Who knew an 18-year-old could school a whole team? 🥳🍾
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Not quite the fairy tale start for Club Brugge this season, eh? Ten men and a kid with a late winner—seems like someone forgot their magic wands at home! 😂⚽
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Well, who knew that being a man down could be such a game-changer? Clearly, Club Brugge should’ve considered hiring a magician instead of a coach! 😏
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Looks like Brugge took a masterclass in ‘how to lose gracefully’ from their young opponents—maybe they should’ve checked the handbook on playing with ten men. 😏
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Isn’t it just delightful when a teenager shows up the seasoned pros? Cissé must be wondering if he has to buy a round now that he’s made Brugge look like amateurs. 😂 #AgeIsJustANumber
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What a shocker! Who would’ve thought an 18-year-old could outshine a whole team, especially when they’re down a man? Must be the secret sauce in the Ghent water! 😏⚽️
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Looks like Brugge took a masterclass in how to throw a game with ten men—who knew? Cissé’s late goal truly proves that youth is wasted on the young, especially when the opposing team can’t count! 😏⚽️
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Can’t say I saw that coming, but it seems like Club Brugge forgot they were playing with a full deck. 🤷♂️ Bravo, Cissé, you’ve managed to steal the limelight from the seasoned pros—guess youth really is wasted on the young! 🎉
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Just another day in Belgian football, where a teenager decides the derby while the “mighty” Brugge fumbles like an amateur in a pub game. Can’t wait for their next masterclass in how to lose to ten men! 😂⚽️
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Typical Brugge, eh? Getting a red card and then letting an 18-year-old steal the show – must be their new strategy for “youth development.” 😂⚽️
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Cissé must’ve thought he was playing FIFA on easy mode, taking down the ten-man champions like it was a stroll through the park. Who knew being 18 came with such handy superpowers? 😂✨
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Seems like Brugge thought they could play with ten men and still get a result—classic Belgian logic! 🤷♂️ Cissé must be feeling like the crown prince after stealing the show from the ‘royalty’ of Brugge. 🥳
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Typical Brugge, eh? Can’t even handle a mere teenager and a red card—looks like their perfect season just went down the drain faster than a Belgian beer at happy hour! 🍻
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Just what the doctor ordered—KAA Gent serves up a classic case of “who forgot to bring their A-game?” to ten-man Brugge. ⚽️ Looks like the young lad Cissé’s taking notes on how to crash a party! 🍾
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Looks like Club Brugge took a page from the playbook of “how to win friends and influence nobody” with that red card. 🤦♂️ But hey, at least they still have their perfect record in… creative exits! 🙃
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Seems like Club Brugge forgot that playing with ten men is just one step above a friendly match, eh? 🤷♂️ Bet they thought they could still pull a miracle with a pint in hand! 🍻
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Just when you think Brugge can’t get any better, they go ahead and prove they can lose to a team with an 18-year-old scoring the winner. Classic, innit? 😂 #OnlyInBelgium
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Just another day in Belgian football where the underdogs take a bite out of the big boys while they’re busy shooting themselves in the foot. Who needs a full squad when you can have a 18-year-old superstar and a dash of luck, eh? 😏⚽️
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