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Genk mounts comeback to defeat KV Mechelen in thrilling match
Genk triumphed over KV Mechelen in a vibrant encounter held at the Cegeka Arena in Genk. The match was marked by numerous substitutions on both sides, with Genk making up to five changes and KV Mechelen four.
The first goal of the match came in the 60th minute, courtesy of K. Mrabti for KV Mechelen, assisted by N. Storm. Genk responded strongly in the second half, scoring two goals in the final ten minutes of the match. The first came in the 75th minute, a penalty converted by Oh Hyeon-Gyu, who then sealed the victory for Genk with a goal in the 90th minute.
The match was characterized by a dynamic game with chances for both sides. KV Mechelen had more shots on goal (6 vs 5) and also more corners (6 vs 6), but Genk managed to capitalize on their opportunities in the second half.
Genk dominated ball possession with 54%, while KV Mechelen held 46%. Both teams ended the match with a player booked.
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Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 36 L. Lauberbach came in and B. Raman went out., at minute 46 R. Belghali came in and B. Van den Eynden went out., at minute 67 G. Hairemans came in and N. Storm went out., at minute 81 B. Bafdili came in and K. Mrabti went out.
Substitutions genk: at minute 43 M. Smets came in and C. Cuesta went out., at minute 59 Oh Hyeon-Gyu came in and T. Arokodare went out., at minute 59 N. Sattlberger came in and K. Karetsas went out., at minute 59 C. Bonsu Baah came in and J. Steuckers went out., at minute 88 N. Adedeji-Sternberg came in and Y. Sor went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Genk
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KV Mechelen
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