Match report

Genk 1-1 Gent: Europa League Stalemate

Genk
Genk
1–1
FT
Gent
Gent
Mar 16, 2017

Genk and Gent shared the spoils in a closely contested UEFA Europa League match that ended in a 1-1 draw. T. Castagne put Genk ahead in the 20th minute with a well-taken goal, only for Gent's L. Verstraete to level the score in the 84th minute. Both teams showcased resilience and determination, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • Genk's T. Castagne scored the opening goal in the 20th minute.
  • • J. Boetius provided the assist for Castagne's goal.
  • • Gent's L. Verstraete equalized with a goal in the 84th minute.
  • • S. Kalu assisted Verstraete's equalizer.
  • • Alejandro Pozuelo came on as a substitute for Genk in the 46th minute.
  • • J. Uronen and T. Buffel also made late substitute appearances for Genk.

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)
  • 19 T. Buffel (F)
  • 24 Pozuelo (M)
  • 9 J. Boëtius (F)
  • 18 R. Malinovskiy (M)
  • 27 S. Berge (M)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 S. Schrijvers
  • 14 L. Trossard
  • 32 C. Janssens
  • 8 B. Kumordzi
  • 30 N. Jackers
  • 5 S. Walsh
  • 6 S. Dewaest

Gent

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 91 L. Kalinić (G)
  • 13 S. Mitrović (D)
  • 4 S. Gigot (D)
  • 29 T. De Smet (D)
  • 40 I. Rabiu (M)
  • 19 B. Dejaegere (M)
  • 32 T. Foket (D)
  • 24 J. Perbet (F)
  • 7 K. Coulibaly (F)
  • 27 M. Simon (F)
  • 18 S. Kalu (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 L. Verstraete
  • 34 D. Walen
  • 39 A. Burssens
  • 31 E. Kabangu
  • 35 Y. Abdelali
  • 1 J. Rinne
  • 55 R. Gershon

Timeline

  1. Genk
    20' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Castagne · Assist: J. Boetius
  2. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alejandro Pozuelo · On: S. Schrijvers
  3. Gent
    62' Gent subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Perbet · On: L. Verstraete
  4. Genk
    74' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Buffel · On: L. Trossard
  5. Genk
    81' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Uronen · On: C. Janssens
  6. Gent
    84' Gent Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Verstraete · Assist: S. Kalu

Match Stats

Stat Genk Gent
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 425 489
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 349 412
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genk took the lead through T. Castagne's goal in the 20th minute, giving them an early advantage in the match.
  • ▸ Gent's L. Verstraete equalized with a goal in the 84th minute, ensuring that Gent left with a valuable away point in the Europa League.