Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini delivered a sensational performance on Wednesday night, propelling Royal Union Saint-Gilloise to a thrilling 3-2 victory over KAA Gent in the Belgian Cup at home. Fuseini was directly involved in all three goals, scoring one and providing two assists in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The electric night began in the 13th minute when Fuseini showcased his vision and creativity, threading a perfect pass to fellow African teammate Promise David. The Nigerian striker capitalized on the chance with composure, slotting the ball past the Gent goalkeeper to give Saint-Gilloise an early 1-0 lead. However, the visitors fought back and equalized before the halftime whistle, setting up a tense second half.
Fuseini wasted no time restoring his side’s lead after the break. Just five minutes into the second half, he demonstrated his striking prowess, finding the back of the net with a composed finish to make it 2-1. His celebration ignited the home crowd, and the momentum swung firmly in Saint-Gilloise’s favor.
Not content with just a goal and an assist, Fuseini continued to torment Gent’s defense. In the 63rd minute, he set up Promise David once more with a well-timed pass, allowing the striker to notch his second goal of the night and extend the lead to 3-1. David’s brace was a testament to the duo’s seamless partnership on the pitch.
Gent managed to reduce the deficit five minutes later through a goal by Ariel Gandelman, but the Royal Union Saint-Gilloise defense held firm, ensuring their 3-2 victory and progression to the next stage of the competition.
The performance further solidifies Mohammed Fuseini’s reputation as a rising star, with his combination of skill, vision, and decisive contributions proving pivotal in a crucial match. Fans of Saint-Gilloise will undoubtedly be hoping for more magic from the Ghanaian forward as the team eyes silverware this season.