Match report

Genk Defeats Cork City 2-1 in Europa League

Cork City
Cork City
1–2
FT
Genk
Genk
Aug 4, 2016

Genk emerged victorious over Cork City with a 2-1 win in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Despite a late goal from Alan Bennett, Cork City were unable to overcome the early two-goal deficit. T. Buffel and S. Dewaest put Genk ahead before Bennett's response, but the Belgian side held on to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • T. Buffel scored the first goal for Genk at the 12th minute
  • • S. Dewaest extended Genk's lead with a goal at the 41st minute
  • • Alan Bennett netted a consolation goal for Cork City at the 63rd minute
  • • Both teams saw multiple substitutions, with Cork City making three changes and Genk two
  • • Cork City received three yellow cards, while Genk had two players cautioned

Lineups

Cork City

Formation: 4-3-3

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
  • 19 K. Sheppard
  • 7 C. Healy
  • 8 G. Holohan
  • 13 M. Connor
  • 27 I. Turner

Genk

Formation: 4-3-3

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)
  • 92 N. Kebano (M)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)
  • 31 L. Bailey (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 L. Trossard
  • 28 B. Heynen
  • 17 H. Tshimanga
  • 7 N. Karelis
  • 8 B. Kumordzi
  • 16 D. Vanzeir
  • 26 L. Köteles

Timeline

  1. Genk
    12' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Buffel
  2. Genk
    41' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dewaest
  3. Cork City
    46' Cork City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. McSweeney · On: D. Morrissey
  4. Cork City
    47' Cork City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Morrissey · On: M. O’Sullivan
  5. Cork City
    56' Cork City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Maguire · On: K. Sheppard
  6. Genk
    62' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bailey
  7. Cork City
    63' Cork City Goal · Normal Goal
    Alan Bennett
  8. Genk
    66' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bailey · On: L. Trossard
  9. Cork City
    68' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    Kenny Browne
  10. Cork City
    77' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    M. O’Sullivan
  11. Genk
    77' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Samatta · On: B. Heynen
  12. Genk
    82' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfred Ndidi
  13. Genk
    84' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Buffel · On: H. Tshimanga
  14. Cork City
    90' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Beattie

Match Stats

Stat Cork City Genk
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 7 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 8 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genk's early 2-0 lead at the 41st minute set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Alan Bennett's goal at the 63rd minute gave Cork City a brief moment of hope, but it wasn't enough to turn the game around