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Goal Fest in Poznań: Genk Dominates Lech in Europa League
In a vibrant and emotion-filled match played at the Enea Stadion in Poznań, Genk convincingly defeated Lech Poznan in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs. The match, officiated by Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas, ended with a significant scoreline that reflects the Belgian team’s dominance.
Genk, with 60% ball possession, demonstrated their offensive power from the start. P. Hrosovsky opened the scoring for the visitors in the 10th minute, assisted by Z. El Ouahdi. Although Lech Poznan responded quickly with a goal by F. Jagiello in the 19th minute, assisted by M. Ishak, Genk soon regained the lead. Hrosovsky scored again in the 25th minute, this time assisted by J. Steuckers.
Genk’s offensive onslaught continued with goals from B. Heynen (33′), Oh Hyeon-Gyu (40′), the latter after missing a penalty in the 38th minute, and an own goal by M. Gurgul (48′). Despite having less possession (40%), Lech Poznan tried to react, but Genk’s defense proved solid.
The match was marked by intensity, reflected in the four yellow cards shown (3 for Genk and 1 for Lech Poznan). Statistically, Genk surpassed Lech Poznan in total shots (19 vs. 13) and shots on target (11 vs. 7), demonstrating their superiority in attack. Lech Poznan had more shots off target than the rival team (3 to 4) and less ball possession. The match was played under a great atmosphere at the Enea Stadion, but Genk takes a significant advantage into the return leg.
Substitutions lech poznan: at minute 26 A. Milic came in and W. Monka went out., at minute 46 A. Douglas came in and M. Gurgul went out., at minute 62 L. Bengtsson came in and B. Fiabema went out., at minute 62 G. Thordarson came in and T. Ouma went out., at minute 79 M. Ishak came in and K. Lisman went out.
Substitutions genk: at minute 70 J. Steuckers came in and J. Ito went out., at minute 70 Y. Sor came in and N. Adedeji-Sternberg went out., at minute 78 Oh Hyeon-Gyu came in and T. Arokodare went out., at minute 78 B. Heynen came in and K. Karetsas went out., at minute 90 I. Bangoura came in and N. Sattlberger went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lech Poznan
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