Match report

Genk Draws 2-2 with Servette FC in UEFA Champions League

Genk
Genk
2–2
PEN
Servette FC
Servette FC
Aug 2, 2023

Genk held off an impressive comeback from Servette FC, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. Despite going up two goals thanks to M. Tresor Ndayishimiye's penalty and T. Arokodare's strike, Genk struggled to maintain control after Enzo Crivelli’s early red card for Servette FC.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Genk 2–2 Servette FC
  • • Enzo Crivelli received a red card at minute 5, significantly impacting the match dynamics.
  • • M. Tresor Ndayishimiye scored on a penalty in the 28th minute for Genk.
  • • T. Arokodare added another goal for Genk in the 51st minute.
  • • Servette FC equalized with goals from T. Cognat (36') and C. Bedia (63').

Lineups

Genk

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 23 D. Muñoz (D)
  • 46 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 2 M. McKenzie (D)
  • 18 J. Kayembe (D)
  • 28 J. Paintsil (M)
  • 8 B. Heynen (M)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 11 M. Trésor (M)
  • 34 B. El Khannouss (F)
  • 99 T. Arokodare (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Galarza
  • 5 G. Arteaga
  • 19 A. Ait El Hadj
  • 7 A. Fadera
  • 90 C. Bonsu Baah
  • 4 A. Ouattara
  • 77 A. Preciado
  • 3 Mujaid Sadick
  • 1 H. Van Crombrugge
  • 24 L. Oyen
  • 14 Y. Sor
  • 72 J. Ndenge Kongolo

Servette FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 32 J. Frick (G)
  • 33 N. Vouilloz (D)
  • 4 S. Rouiller (D)
  • 19 Y. Severin (D)
  • 18 B. Mazikou (D)
  • 10 A. Antunes (M)
  • 8 T. Cognat (M)
  • 28 D. Douline (M)
  • 17 D. Kutesa (M)
  • 29 C. Bedia (F)
  • 27 E. Crivelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Mall
  • 21 J. Guillemenot
  • 11 B. Fofana
  • 45 H. Touati
  • 5 G. Ondoua
  • 23 R. Rodelin
  • 44 L. Besson
  • 30 S. Diba
  • 6 A. Baron
  • 7 P. Pflücke
  • 12 I. Kaloga
  • 26 N. Henchoz

Timeline

  1. Servette FC
    4' Servette FC Var · Card upgrade
    Enzo Crivelli
  2. Servette FC
    5' Servette FC Card · Red Card
    Enzo Crivelli

    Foul

  3. Genk
    8' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Heynen · On: M. Galarza
  4. Genk
    28' Genk Goal · Penalty
    M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  5. Servette FC
    36' Servette FC Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cognat
  6. Servette FC
    40' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    David Douline

    Foul

  7. Servette FC
    42' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bedia

    Argument

  8. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kayembe · On: G. Arteaga
  9. Genk
    51' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Arokodare · Assist: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  10. Servette FC
    59' Servette FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Frick · On: Joel Mall
  11. Servette FC
    63' Servette FC Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bedia
  12. Genk
    69' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tresor Ndayishimiye

    Foul

  13. Genk
    69' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: A. Ait El Hadj
  14. Genk
    69' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye · On: A. Fadera
  15. Servette FC
    74' Servette FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Antunes · On: J. Guillemenot
  16. Servette FC
    75' Servette FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kutesa · On: B. Fofana
  17. Servette FC
    84' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    Yoan Severin

    Argument

  18. Servette FC
    86' Servette FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Bedia · On: H. Touati
  19. Servette FC
    89' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    S. Rouiller
  20. Servette FC
    90'+5 Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cognat

    Foul

  21. Genk
    103' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Joseph Paintsil

    Argument

  22. Genk
    105' Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Galarza · On: A. Ouattara
  23. Genk
    105' Genk subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Joseph Paintsil · On: C. Bonsu Baah
  24. Servette FC
    109' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    N. Vouilloz

    Foul

  25. Servette FC
    119' Servette FC subst · Substitution 6
    Off: N. Vouilloz · On: R. Rodelin
  26. Genk
    120'+6 Genk Goal · Missed Penalty
    T. Arokodare

    Penalty Shootout

  27. Servette FC
    120'+7 Servette FC Goal · Penalty
    R. Rodelin

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Genk Servette FC
Fouls 20 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 64%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 33 8
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 725 273
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 14 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 627 174
Shots Inside Box 19 5
Saves 2 11
Shots Outside Box 14 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card to Enzo Crivelli for Servette FC shifted the momentum in favor of Genk, who capitalized with two quick goals.
  • ▸ Servette FC showed resilience by scoring two consecutive goals in the second half, turning the match into a nail-biting draw that showcased their fighting spirit.