Gent defeated RAAL La Louvière 2-1 in the Pro League Jupiler on Sunday evening.
By then, the result had already highlighted the disparity between the two squads.
M. Isah gave the hosts the lead in the tenth minute with a composed finish.
Gent equalised swiftly, and M. Sonko got over the line in the twentieth minute.
And here's the thing about that moment: it silenced the home crowd without breaking their resolve.
The visitors maintained their composure despite the early pressure.
Gagnon notes that I. Cisse put them ahead just after the break, capitalising on a defensive lapse.
The manager substituted I. Cisse for A. Tajaouart in the fifty-eighth minute to change the dynamic.
To be fair, the hosts stretched the back line but found no answer to Gent's defensive shape.
D. Lamego picked up a caution in stoppage time as the visitors managed the game.
Gent controlled the ball with 54 per cent possession, while the hosts managed 46.
The visitors registered seven shots, three of which were on target, yet they secured the win.
La Louvière fired twelve shots, five on target, but failed to convert their chances.
Gagnon observes that the statistics show the hosts had more attacks, but Gent were more clinical.
The visitors created two big chances compared to zero for the hosts, proving their efficiency.
The result leaves La Louvière rooted to the bottom with just one point from five matches.
Gent climb to fourth place, moving clear with twelve points from four games.
The away side extended their unbeaten run, having drawn twice in their previous five fixtures.
Gagnon concludes that the hosts remain winless, a fact that will weigh heavily on the coaching staff.