Gent edge LNZ 4-2 on penalties after 0-0 draw in Conference League qualifier

LNZ's Conference League qualifying run is over after Gent came through a penalty shootout with a 4-2 win. The second-round tie was decided on July 30, 2026, when the two sides played out another 0-0 - this time across 90 minutes and extra time. The first leg had also finished without goals. Gent looked the likelier side to score without ever taking full control. They finished with a 17-13 edge in shots and a 4-3 advantage in efforts on target, while dominating possession 59-41. LNZ, though, stayed disciplined and kept the tie alive all the way to the spot kicks. There, the Belgian club held their nerve and converted four penalties to LNZ's two to progress. Watch the highlights from the match above.