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Inflection Point05SOCCER2026-06-01

Tibe De Vlieger's 120th-minute penalty saves Gent to secure European football

  • Gent secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Genk in the Belgian European Play-off final on May 31.
  • Trailing 1-0 in extra time, Gent was saved in the 120th minute when Tibe De Vlieger converted a high-pressure penalty to tie the match 1-1.
  • Gent then went on to win the subsequent penalty shootout 5-4 to clinch their European ticket.

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Conclusion

Match ID 72274d40-f0c1-55ce-ae4e-4f326bfd23c9 played on May 31, 2026. Genk scored in the 95th minute (R. Mirisola). Tibe De Vlieger scored a penalty in the 120th minute for Gent to equalise 1-1. Gent won the penalty shootout 5-4. This is fresh as the match was played yesterday, May 31, 2026.

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