Match report

Genk 1–1 Celta Vigo: Europa League Draws

Genk
Genk
1–1
FT
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
Apr 20, 2017

Genk and Celta Vigo clashed in a tightly contested match in the Europa League, ending in a 1-1 draw. Despite early substitutions on both sides, the match was defined by two key goals. P. Sisto gave Celta Vigo the lead before L. Trossard equalized for Genk, securing a point for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • P. Sisto scored for Celta Vigo in the 63rd minute
  • • L. Trossard equalized for Genk in the 67th minute
  • • J. Guidetti was an early substitution for Celta Vigo
  • • R. Malinovskyi and T. Buffel came on as substitutes for Genk
  • • S. Dewaest and P. Hernández received yellow cards
  • • C. Beauvue substituted in injury time for Celta Vigo

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)
  • 18 R. Malinovskiy (M)
  • 27 S. Berge (M)
  • 14 L. Trossard (F)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Boëtius
  • 22 S. Schrijvers
  • 6 S. Dewaest
  • 3 B. Nastić
  • 5 S. Walsh
  • 28 B. Heynen
  • 30 N. Jackers

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 3 Fontàs (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 8 P. Hernández (M)
  • 6 N. Radoja (M)
  • 11 P. Sisto (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 J. Guidetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 16 Jozabed
  • 24 F. Roncaglia
  • 5 M. Díaz
  • 7 T. Bongonda
  • 20 Sergi Gómez
  • 27 Iván Villar

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    42' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guidetti · On: C. Beauvue
  2. Celta Vigo
    63' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sisto
  3. Genk
    67' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Trossard
  4. Genk
    72' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: J. Boetius
  5. Genk
    72' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Buffel · On: S. Schrijvers
  6. Celta Vigo
    80' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Wass · On: Jozabed
  7. Genk
    81' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jakub Brabec · On: S. Dewaest
  8. Genk
    87' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dewaest
  9. Celta Vigo
    88' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Hernández
  10. Celta Vigo
    90'+1 Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Beauvue · On: F. Roncaglia
  11. Celta Vigo
    90' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Jonny Otto

Match Stats

Stat Genk Celta Vigo
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 69% 74%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 386 408
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 266 302
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Sisto's goal in the 63rd minute gave Celta Vigo the lead, only for L. Trossard to equalize four minutes later, keeping the momentum in Genk's favor
  • ▸ S. Dewaest and P. Hernández's yellow cards in the 87th and 88th minutes, respectively, influenced the latter part of the match, leading to a more cautious approach from both teams