Match report

Genk Defeats Lech Poznan 2-1 in Europa League Kickoff

Lech Poznan
Lech Poznan
1–2
FT
Genk
Genk
Aug 16, 2018

Genk secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lech Poznan in their UEFA Europa League match, with goals from A. Samatta and L. Trossard. Despite Lech Poznan's late push, led by T. Cywka's goal, Genk's early dominance proved decisive in the match.

Key Facts

  • • A. Samatta scored the first goal for Genk at 19 minutes.
  • • L. Trossard added a penalty goal for Genk at 45+1 minutes.
  • • T. Cywka scored a consolation goal for Lech Poznan at 50 minutes.
  • • Genk secured their 2-1 victory in the Europa League opener.
  • • K. Józwiak received a yellow card for Lech Poznan at 38 minutes.
  • • R. Malinovskyi received a yellow card for Genk at 67 minutes.

Lineups

Lech Poznan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Burić (G)
  • 4 T. Rogne (D)
  • 13 N. Vujadinović (D)
  • 26 R. Janicki (D)
  • 3 Vernon (D)
  • 19 T. Cywka (M)
  • 7 M. Gajos (M)
  • 25 Pedro Tiba (M)
  • 29 K. Jóźwiak (M)
  • 32 C. Gytkjær (F)
  • 24 João Amaral (M)

Substitutes

  • 28 M. Orłowski
  • 8 P.Tomczyk
  • 10 D. Jevtić
  • 6 Ł. Trałka
  • 18 M. Răduţ
  • 30 M. Putnocký

Genk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Vuković (G)
  • 6 S. Dewaest (D)
  • 21 J. Uronen (D)
  • 45 J. Aidoo (D)
  • 31 J. Mæhle (M)
  • 24 Pozuelo (M)
  • 18 R. Malinovskiy (M)
  • 25 S. Berge (M)
  • 14 L. Trossard (F)
  • 10 M. Samatta (F)
  • 77 D. N'Dongala (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Zhegrova
  • 19 J. Piotrowski
  • 15 I. Seck
  • 3 B. Nastić
  • 30 N. Jackers
  • 33 J. Lucumí
  • 93 Z. Gano

Timeline

  1. Genk
    19' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Samatta
  2. Lech Poznan
    29' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Rogne · On: M. Orłowski
  3. Lech Poznan
    38' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jóźwiak
  4. Genk
    45'+1 Genk Goal · Penalty
    L. Trossard
  5. Lech Poznan
    50' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cywka
  6. Genk
    60' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Trossard · On: E. Zhegrova
  7. Genk
    60' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alejandro Pozuelo · On: J. Piotrowski
  8. Genk
    67' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    R. Malinovskyi
  9. Lech Poznan
    73' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: P.Tomczyk
  10. Genk
    74' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: I. Seck
  11. Lech Poznan
    77' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gajos · On: D. Jevtic

Match Stats

Stat Lech Poznan Genk
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 5 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 9
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genk took an early lead with A. Samatta's goal in the 19th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ L. Trossard's penalty goal just before halftime solidified Genk's control and kept Lech Poznan on the back foot.