za 16 september 2023 20:16 45+3′ – Geel – Matías Galarza45+2′ – Geel – Daniel Muñoz44′ – Geel – Bilal El Khannous34′ – Geel – Charles Vanhoutte29′ – Geel – Luca Oyen17′ – Doelpunt – Andi Zeqiri ( 0 – 1)90+6′ – Doelpunt – Matías Galarza (0 – 2)87′ – Verv. Alessio Castro-Montes door Henok Teklab79′ – Verv. Noah Sadiki door Mathias Rasmussen77′ – Verv. Bilal El Khannous door Aziz Ouattara Mohammed77′ – Verv. Andi Zeqiri door Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare67′ – Verv. Fedde Leysen door Mohamed Amoura67′ – Verv. Dennis Eckert Ayensa door Gustaf Nilsson58′ – Verv. Joseph Paintsil door Alieu Fadera56′ – Geel – Joris Kayembe51′ – Geel – Joseph Paintsil
Jupiler Pro LeagueMatch day 716-09-2023 18:17
Union has suffered a bitter defeat at home. Vice champion Racing Genk could not convince for ninety minutes, but took the three points from the Dudenpark thanks to an early goal from newcomer Andi Zeqiri and a late one from Matias Galarza. Union had plenty of opportunities to avert defeat, but could not get the ball in.
Union – Genk in a nutshell:
Man of the match: A debut that you can only dream of. In his first match for Genk, Zeqiri immediately scored the most important goal of the game. For the rest, the Brighton signing fought a war with Burgess in vain, but that is not what the supporters will remember after tonight.
Honorable mention: The man of the match is not necessarily the best player on the pitch. That role was reserved for Amani Lazare. The tireless midfielder constantly appeared at the back of the Genk defense. He could easily have had three assists to his name.
Striking: Although Union created a truckload of chances – 25 in total – it only aimed 4 times between the posts. It was in stark contrast to Genk, who also scored twice with two shots on target.
KRC Genk entered the international match with a scoring problem, but “efficiency” was the only thing the visitors could really rely on – after a weak first half – against Union.
Thanks to new striker, Andi Zeqiri.
The visitors were completely crushed by a strong Union in the initial phase, but – like a bolt from the blue – Brighton’s new signing still gave the visitors the opening goal after twenty minutes. He did receive the 0-1 on a tray from Paintsil.
The first of many for Zeqiri?
But Union was not at all affected. The home team dominated the midfield and continued to dominate the match. It created chance after chance, but the busy Puertas and co could not get the ball between the posts.
The verdict: 25 shots, only 4 between the posts and 0 goals.
To make matters worse, Matias Galarza also opened his account for Genk. In the very last minute he poked home a rebound from substitute Tolu. The balance at Genk: 2 shots on target, 2 goals.
How things can turn out. Union entered the international match as a fast-scoring and unbeatable home team, but – after a frustrating match – saddled themselves with a scoring problem.
Vrancken: “We made it difficult for ourselves”
Wouter Vrancken (Genk): “This was a flattering victory. But after the previous matches, that’s okay. We deserved it there, but we didn’t get it. Now it was the other way around. That’s okay, actually. We made it very difficult for ourselves. Union put a lot of pressure on us and forced us to make mistakes. Fortunately, we fought for every bit of ground. And we, and not them, were very efficient. The roles were reversed there too. Ours too. New striker Zeqiri gave positive signals. He tried very hard and showed the right energy in his game. He did everything for the team and still has a lot of room for growth.”
Blessin: “This defeat is hard to believe”
Alexander Blessin (Union): “Football can sometimes be very unfair. Because we really played a very good match today. And not only the numbers show that. I also saw a team that poured its heart into this match. We simply missed a goal. We wanted to, but of course you have to get the ball on the frame. It is difficult to believe and accept that we are not getting any points, but we have to learn from this. Today we may be frustrated, but the European match against Toulouse is at the door again.”
second half, minute 99 match overGoal during second half, minute 96 by Matías Galarza of KRC Genk. 0, 2.Union KRC Genk end
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second half, minute 87. Substitution at Union, Henok Teklab in, Alessio Castro-Montes out. second half, minute 82. Amoura provided a strong power boost when he came on as a substitute. The lightning-fast attacker brings the ball in front of goal with a true acrobat leap, but again the home team is unable to capitalize. .
Amoura provided a strong power boost during his substitute appearance. The lightning-fast attacker brings the ball in front of goal with a true acrobat leap, but again the home team is unable to capitalize.
second half, minute 79. Substitution at Union, Mathias Rasmussen in, Noah Sadiki outsecond half, minute 77. Substitution at KRC Genk, Aziz Ouattara Mohammed in, Bilal El Khannous outsecond half, minute 77. Substitution at KRC Genk, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare in , Andi Zeqiri out, second half, minute 75. Another chance, again Puertas, but again no goal for Union. This time the busy midfielder blasts the ball high over the goal. Luck is not on the home team’s side today. .
Another chance, again Puertas, but again no goal for Union. This time the busy midfielder blasts the ball high over the goal. Luck is not on the home team’s side today.
second half, minute 71. Miraculously, it is only the second ball between the posts at Union. The caught-up Puertas can take another swing, but this time Vandevoordt stands firm. The home team is once again clutching their hair. .
Miraculously, it is only the second ball between the posts at Union. The caught-up Puertas can take another swing, but this time Vandevoordt stands firm. The home team is once again clutching their hair.
second half, minute 68. Changing of the guard. Blessin realizes that something also needs to change at Union. It no longer produces the number of chances as in the first half. The coach of the home team therefore does not take half measures and sends an extra attacker onto the field. Nilsson and Amoura can turn the tide. Leysen and Eckert are sacrificed. .
Changing of the guard
Blessin realizes that something also needs to change at Union. It no longer produces the number of chances as in the first half. The coach of the home team therefore does not take half measures and sends an extra attacker onto the field. Nilsson and Amoura can turn the tide. Leysen and Eckert are sacrificed.
second half, minute 67. Substitution at Union, Mohamed Amoura in, Fedde Leysen outsecond half, minute 67. Substitution at Union, Gustaf Nilsson in, Dennis Eckert Ayensa outsecond half, minute 62. Beresterke Burgess. Burgess remains a tower of strength at Union. Genk relies on transition moments and counters sharply towards Moris’ cage. For example, El Khannous appears to be heading for a one-on-one phase with the Union goalkeeper, but Burgess ends up with a tackle. Danger passed. .
Beresterke Burgess
Burgess remains a tower of strength at Union. Genk relies on transition moments and counters sharply towards Moris’ cage. For example, El Khannous appears to be heading for a one-on-one phase with the Union goalkeeper, but Burgess ends up with a tackle. Danger passed.
second half, minute 58. Changing of the guard at Genk. Vrancken takes Joseph Paintsil to the side. The lightning-fast winger was the most dangerous man for the visitors before halftime. Alieu Fadera can (at least) try to bring the same. .
Changing of the guard at Genk. Vrancken takes Joseph Paintsil to the side. The lightning fast one winger was the most dangerous man for the visitors before half-time. Alieu Fadera can (at least) try to bring the same.
second half, minute 58. Substitution at KRC Genk, Alieu Fadera in, Joseph Paintsil outYellow card for Joris Kayembe of KRC Genk during second half, minute 56second half, minute 53. Ovation for Lazare. The Joseph Marien Stadium gives Lazare a wide berth. The diligent Unionist eliminates two Genk players on the right flank with some fabulous ball touches. He also ends his action with an excellent ball in the back of the defense. Eckert thanks his teammate and releases Puertas in the box, but the Spaniard allows the ball to be stolen from him. .
Ovation for Lazare
The Joseph Marien Stadium gives Lazare a wide berth. The diligent Unionist eliminates two Genk players on the right flank with some fabulous ball touches. He also ends his action with an excellent ball in the back of the defense. Eckert thanks his teammate and releases Puertas in the box, but the Spaniard allows the ball to be stolen from him.
Yellow card for Joseph Paintsil of KRC Genk during the second half, minute 51. Second half, minute 50. The face of the match did not change after the break. Union continues to monopolize the ball, partly thanks to a lot of carelessness by the visitors. And yet we still have to watch out for the counter-attack from the Genk team. This way, Zeqiri can once again build in the large rectangle, but this time Genk’s new striker cracks his shot completely. .
The face of the match did not change after halftime. Union continues to monopolize the ball, partly thanks to a lot of carelessness by the visitors. And yet we still have to watch out for the counter-attack from the Genk team. This way, Zeqiri can once again build in the large rectangle, but this time Genk’s new striker cracks his shot completely.
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