Ngadeu-Ngadjui scores first Europa League goal for Gent against Wolfsburg

Shina Oludare

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Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui scored his first Europa League goal for Gent in their 3-1 away triumph against Wolfsburg.

The centre-back was playing in his ninth Europa League match for the club since his move from Slavia Prague.

With the score at 2-1 at the Volkswagen Arena, the Cameroon international scored the third which sealed Jess Thorup’s men victory.

The hosts took a slim 1-0 lead to the half-time break thanks to Joao Victor’s 20th minute strike – however, the Belgians came back stronger in the second half.

First, Roman Yaremchuk levelled matters for the Belgian top-flight side in the 50th minute before taking the lead 15 minutes later courtesy of Laurent Depoitre, who profited from Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe’s assist.

The Germans pushed forward for an equaliser, but it was the 28-year-old whose 76th minute effort decided the encounter.

Following this win, Thorup’s side leads Group I with eight points from four matches – three points ahead of the Wolves.

Gent resume league action versus Genk on Sunday and Ngadeu-Ngadjui is expected to play a crucial role against the Smurfs.

 

Shina Oludare