Match report

Genk Defeats Cork City 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Genk
Genk
1–0
FT
Cork City
Cork City
Jul 28, 2016

Genk secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cork City in their UEFA Europa League qualifier, thanks to a goal from L. Bailey. The match saw several yellow cards and key substitutions, but it was Genk who maintained control throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Genk: 1-0 Cork City
  • • Goal by L. Bailey at 31 minutes
  • • Alejandro Pozuelo (Genk) and Alan Bennett (Cork City) received yellow cards
  • • Substitution of Wilfred Ndidi (Genk) and S. Maguire (Cork City)

Lineups

Genk

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bizot (G)
  • 6 S. Dewaest (D)
  • 21 J. Uronen (D)
  • 5 S. Walsh (D)
  • 25 O. Ndidi (M)
  • 15 D. Wouters (D)
  • 19 T. Buffel (F)
  • 24 Pozuelo (M)
  • 7 N. Karelis (F)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)
  • 31 L. Bailey (M)

Substitutes

  • 92 N. Kebano
  • 28 B. Heynen
  • 14 L. Trossard
  • 20 P. Sabak
  • 26 L. Köteles
  • 71 Y. Buyens
  • 32 C. Janssens

Cork City

Starting XI

  • 1 M. McNulty (G)
  • 3 A. Bennett (D)
  • 22 K. Browne
  • 14 K. O'Connor (D)
  • 18 M. McSweeney
  • 11 S. Dooley (M)
  • 6 G. Bolger (M)
  • 16 G. Morrissey (M)
  • 10 S. Beattie (M)
  • 26 G. Buckley (M)
  • 24 S. Maguire (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 D. Morrissey
  • 23 M. O’Sullivan
  • 8 G. Holohan
  • 13 M. Connor
  • 19 K. Sheppard
  • 27 I. Turner
  • 7 C. Healy

Timeline

  1. Genk
    31' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bailey
  2. Genk
    33' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Alejandro Pozuelo
  3. Cork City
    66' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    Alan Bennett
  4. Cork City
    69' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Maguire
  5. Genk
    73' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Karelis · On: N. Kebano
  6. Genk
    82' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfred Ndidi
  7. Genk
    82' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alejandro Pozuelo · On: B. Heynen
  8. Cork City
    83' Cork City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Beattie · On: D. Morrissey
  9. Cork City
    86' Cork City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Maguire · On: M. O’Sullivan

Match Stats

Stat Genk Cork City
Fouls — —
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots — —
Corners 4 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target — —
Shots off Target — —
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Bailey's goal at 31 minutes provided Genk with the lead, which they defended throughout the match
  • ▸ Genk's multiple yellow cards, including one for Alejandro Pozuelo, and subsequent substitutions maintained their defensive structure and prevented Cork City from finding an equalizer