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Thrilling Draw Between KV Mechelen and Genk in Jupiler Pro League
Mechelen, Belgium – In a vibrant match held at the AFAS Stadion, KV Mechelen and Genk drew in an action-packed and goal-filled game. The match, corresponding to matchday 25 of the Jupiler Pro League 2025 regular season, ended with a scoreline that reflected the intensity and constant struggle of both teams.
KV Mechelen opened the scoring in the 20th minute thanks to a goal by M. van Brederode. However, Genk responded quickly with a goal from A. Bibout in the 26th minute, leveling the score. The first half was marked by a high tempo and dangerous approaches from both sides.
In the second half, KV Mechelen took the lead again in the 49th minute with a goal by K. Mrabti, assisted by M. van Brederode. However, Genk did not give up and managed to equalize again in the 61st minute thanks to a goal by B. Heynen. Tension increased in the final minutes and Genk took the lead in the 76th minute with a penalty converted by D. Heymans.
Regarding statistics, Genk dominated ball possession with 57%, while KV Mechelen had 43%. KV Mechelen took 13 shots, 6 of which were on target, while Genk shot 12 times, with 7 shots on goal. The match was marked by 11 fouls committed by KV Mechelen and 13 by Genk. Both teams received yellow cards: two for KV Mechelen and three for Genk.
Referee Jan Boterberg officiated the match at the AFAS Stadion, in a game that will surely be remembered by the local fans and followers of the Jupiler Pro League.
Substitutions genk: at minute 62 Y. Medina came in and J. Steuckers went out., at minute 62 J. Ito came in and Y. Sor went out., at minute 80 A. Bibout came in and R. Mirisola went out.
Substitutions kv mechelen: at minute 67 K. Vanrafelghem came in and B. Antonio went out., at minute 80 M. Servais came in and B. Raman went out., at minute 84 M. van Brederode came in and M. Kireev went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
KV Mechelen
Genk
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