With goals from Tolu, Steuckers and El Ouahdi we took the lead in the Limburg derby. After a strong first half, we kept the Canaries in control during the second period.
Thorsten Fink: “There is nothing better than winning the derby. I am grateful to the players and supporters for their gesture before the match. We had the match well under control, unfortunately we conceded two goals. We played strongly in the first half, but in We forgot to decide the game in the second half. I am satisfied with the game that my team delivered. Certainly Bangoura was strong in the matches and showed his class. We are now in the lead, but we do not focus on that every game is important in this competition.”
Jarne Steuckers beamed after the victory: “A derby win gives a good feeling. We knew it was important to win and we deserved to win. I think we had the upper hand in most moments today, especially because we played at home. Despite the red card it wasn’t always a gift to play against ten men. Scoring against your ex-team is special, and the goal certainly gave me a good feeling. I felt the space and decided to kick towards the short corner The ball flew in nicely. This victory should give us an extra boost to start a winning streak again.”
Matt Smets thought it was special to play against his ex-club. “It’s always a thrill to be able to play in such a derby. It was special to play against my ex-club, but I now wear the Racing Genk logo and I will fight for it.” Smets also played an important role in the goal: “When Jarne is ready with his left hand, you just have to pass the ball, and that worked. He finished well and that gave us hunger for more. I must admit that it was a It was a special week for me. First the selection for the Red Devils, now this derby victory. I look back with satisfaction and take the positive flow with me to the next matches.”
