Champions League

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Champions League | Group Stage

Sep 16, 2015 at 7.45pm UK

Gent Gent
1-1
Lyon

Milicevic (68')
Dejaeghere (41'), Foket (87')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Jallet (58')

Half-Time Report: Brecht Dejaegere sees red as Gent go into half time level with Lyon

By Sam McEvoy, Reporter | 16 September 2015

Brecht Dejaegere receives a red card in the closing stages of the first half, as Gent face an uphill battle with Lyon at half time.

Brecht Dejaegere was given a red card in the closing stages of the first half, as Gent face an uphill battle with Lyon at half time.

Laurent Depoitre of Gent battles for the ball with Samuel Umtiti of Lyon during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between KAA Gent and Olympique Lyonnais held at Ghelamco Arena on September 16, 2015 © Getty Images

The midfielder was the Belgian side's most lively player in the first half but was sent off for a one-footed challenge on midfielder Maxime Gonalons.

Alexandre Lacazette caused the home side a few problems and was denied a penalty shout when the Frenchman dribbled in and out of defenders before stumbling over, with the official waving away any claims.

However, it was Gent that had the better chances, as Laurent Depoitre found himself one on one with Anthony Lopes but the attacker's effort was directed onto the bar by the on-rushing goalkeeper.

Gent also had a goal ruled out for offside as it was Depoitre again who was the man involved, after an inch-perfect cross found the Belgian forward inside the box only for the linesman to raise his flag.