In a disappointing Friday night for Estonian footballer Maksim Paskotši and his team Gent, they faced a 0-1 defeat at home against Cercle Brugge, who sit at the bottom of the league table. Paskotši had to leave the match in the 33rd minute due to an injury, which significantly impacted the team's performance. Just before halftime, Cercle Brugge took the lead with a goal, putting Gent under mounting pressure as they struggled to regain control of the game.

The situation worsened for Gent in the second half when Hatim Essaoubi, who replaced Paskotši, was shown a red card in the 52nd minute. This left Gent with ten players, further complicating their efforts to recover from the one-goal deficit. Although Cercle Brugge was granted a penalty following this incident, they failed to convert it in the 62nd minute. Despite the numerical advantage and multiple attempts, including 23 shots on Gent's goal, Cercle Brugge managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory.

Currently, Gent sits fifth in the league standings, however, the gap between teams ranked fourth to seventh is narrow, meaning that further losses could jeopardize their position as the season progresses. This match underscores the challenges facing Gent and highlights the crucial role injuries can play in a team's success, as well as the impact of substitutions during critical moments of a game.