IFK Gothenburg lose 1-0 to Gent but see path to comeback

IFK Gothenburg lost 0–1 at home to Gent in the Conference League qualifying third round, but players believe they can overturn the deficit in next week's return match. Sam Larsson said the second-half performance gives confidence. Captain August Erlingmark called Gent a physically mature team with large, hard-running players, but insisted being one goal behind leaves every chance in Belgium. Erlingmark began on the bench amid a busy schedule. Gothenburg face Kalmar in domestic league on Sunday before the away return against Gent.