Match report

Genk Defeats FC Astra Giurgiu 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Genk
Genk
1–0
FT
FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
Feb 23, 2017

Genk secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Astra Giurgiu in the UEFA Europa League, with Alejandro Pozuelo's goal in the 67th minute proving decisive. The Romanian visitors faced a tough challenge, accumulating five yellow cards, while Genk maintained composure to hold off the relentless pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Alejandro Pozuelo scored the only goal for Genk in the 67th minute
  • • FC Astra Giurgiu received five yellow cards throughout the match
  • • Genk made three substitutions: Schrijvers, Kumordzi, and Boetius
  • • FC Astra Giurgiu made three substitutions: Lovin, Niculae, and Ioniţă II

Lineups

Genk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 70 M. Ryan (G)
  • 2 J. Brabec (D)
  • 21 J. Uronen (D)
  • 4 O. Colley (D)
  • 41 T. Castagne (M)
  • 24 Pozuelo (M)
  • 18 R. Malinovskiy (M)
  • 27 S. Berge (M)
  • 14 L. Trossard (F)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)
  • 22 S. Schrijvers (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 T. Buffel
  • 8 B. Kumordzi
  • 9 J. Boëtius
  • 30 N. Jackers
  • 32 C. Janssens
  • 28 B. Heynen
  • 5 S. Walsh

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
  • 2 Geraldo Alves (D)
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 19 B. Mansaly (M)
  • 10 C. Budescu (F)
  • 77 A. Stan (D)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)
  • 21 D. Niculae (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Florea
  • 9 S. Buș
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
  • 4 Fabrício
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 17 V. Nicoară
  • 23 P. Iliev

Timeline

  1. FC Astra Giurgiu
    10' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Alexandru Stan
  2. FC Astra Giurgiu
    26' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Maranhão
  3. FC Astra Giurgiu
    67' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Lovin · On: D. Florea
  4. Genk
    67' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    Alejandro Pozuelo
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    70' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Niculae · On: S. Buș
  6. FC Astra Giurgiu
    74' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Geraldo Alves
  7. Genk
    76' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Schrijvers · On: T. Buffel
  8. FC Astra Giurgiu
    78' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Takayuki Seto
  9. Genk
    81' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    R. Malinovskyi
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    82' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Takayuki Seto · On: Alexandru Ioniţă II
  11. Genk
    85' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    L. Trossard
  12. FC Astra Giurgiu
    86' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mansaly
  13. Genk
    89' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alejandro Pozuelo · On: B. Kumordzi
  14. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    C. Săpunaru
  15. Genk
    90' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: J. Boetius

Match Stats

Stat Genk FC Astra Giurgiu
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 73%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 412 381
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 323 280
Shots Inside Box 3 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early accumulation of yellow cards for FC Astra Giurgiu (Stan and Maranhão) disrupted their rhythm
  • ▸ Pozuelo's goal in the 67th minute shifted the momentum heavily in favor of Genk, securing the victory
  • ▸ Genk's tactical substitutions, including Schrijvers and Boetius, helped maintain their defensive solidity