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Action-Packed Match in Brussels Ends in Draw Between Union St. Gilloise and Genk
Brussels, Belgium – In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Joseph Marien, Union St. Gilloise and Genk played to a draw in a game filled with action and controversy. The home side, Union St. Gilloise, started strongly with a goal from C. Burgess in the 15th minute, assisted by B. Zeneli, showcasing early effectiveness. Despite having less possession (42%), Union St. Gilloise proved dangerous in attack, generating 12 total shots.
The first half saw Genk attempting to impose their game, resulting in a yellow card for K. Karetsas in the 35th minute. After the break, Union St. Gilloise extended their lead with a goal by B. Zeneli in the 52nd minute, assisted by Guilherme Smith. However, the joy was short-lived as a goal by A. Ait El Hadj was disallowed for offside after a VAR review in the 60th minute.
Genk reacted and managed to reduce the deficit through a penalty converted by D. Heymans in the 68th minute. The match remained tense, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams. A Union St. Gilloise goal was again disallowed, this time for handball, after VAR intervention in the 86th minute. Despite final efforts, the score remained unchanged and the match concluded in a draw that left a bittersweet taste for both teams. Genk dominated possession with 58%, but failed to capitalize on it with more goals.
Substitutions genk: at minute 62 Y. Sor came in and N. Adedeji-Sternberg went out., at minute 63 J. Ito came in and J. Steuckers went out., at minute 63 K. Karetsas came in and I. Bangoura went out., at minute 82 J. Kayembe came in and Y. Medina went out., at minute 82 R. Mirisola came in and A. Bibout went out.
Substitutions union st. gilloise: at minute 75 B. Zeneli came in and R. Schoofs went out., at minute 77 M. Fuseini came in and M. Biondic went out., at minute 90 A. Ait El Hadj came in and I. Pavlic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Union St. Gilloise
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Genk
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