Analysis The numbers behind the result
Gent edge Hibs in chaotic, even contest
Gent's 3-2 victory was a fair reflection of an evenly-matched encounter, with both sides registering 13 total shots (5 on target each) and 6 corners apiece. The visitors' slightly superior possession (56%) and passing accuracy (90% vs 87%) translated into marginally better control, though Hibs matched them for chance creation — their disallowed Boyle goal on 47 minutes proving pivotal.
The game swung on late chaos: Burgess' 84th-minute header from Benes' assist cancelled out Passlack's 77th-minute strike, before Chaiwa's 91st-minute own goal decided it. Gent showed slightly more composure when it mattered, with Vergara's 39th-minute opener and Burgess' late contribution outweighing Kerr's 56th-minute leveller. The decisive stat? Gent converted 3 of their 5 shots on target (60%) compared to Hibs' 2 from 5 (40%), underlining their superior finishing in key moments.