Match report

Genk Secures Narrow Win Over Rapid Vienna in UEFA Europa League

Rapid Vienna
Rapid Vienna
0–1
FT
Genk
Genk
Sep 16, 2021

Genk secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rapid Vienna in their UEFA Europa League clash, thanks to a late goal by P. Onuachu in the 92nd minute of added time. Rapid Vienna struggled with discipline, picking up multiple yellow cards and making several substitutions, but failed to convert their efforts into goals.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rapid Vienna 0–1 Genk
  • • P. Onuachu scored the winning goal for Genk in the 92nd minute (added time)
  • • Maximilian Ullmann and Emanuel Aiwu both received yellow cards for Rapid Vienna in the first half
  • • Rapid Vienna made multiple substitutions: D. Petrovič and T. Schick were replaced, among others
  • • Daniel Muñoz and P. Onuachu received yellow cards for Genk

Lineups

Rapid Vienna

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 P. Gartler (G)
  • 22 F. Stojković (D)
  • 20 M. Hofmann (D)
  • 31 M. Ullmann (D)
  • 4 E. Aiwu (M)
  • 30 L. Greiml (D)
  • 14 S. Grahovac (M)
  • 9 T. Fountas (F)
  • 29 E. Kara (F)
  • 27 M. Grüll (M)
  • 36 K. Arase (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 D. Petrovič
  • 13 T. Schick
  • 8 C. Knasmüllner
  • 23 J. Auer
  • 6 K. Wimmer
  • 32 K. Kitagawa
  • 45 N. Hedl
  • 37 L. Sulzbacher
  • 10 T. Ballo
  • 21 B. Unger

Genk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 33 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 46 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 5 G. Arteaga (D)
  • 23 D. Muñoz (D)
  • 20 C. Eiting (M)
  • 8 B. Heynen (M)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
  • 18 P. Onuachu (F)
  • 10 T. Bongonda (F)
  • 7 J. Ito (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Trésor
  • 2 M. McKenzie
  • 24 L. Oyen
  • 40 T. Leysen
  • 3 Mujaid Sadick
  • 14 B. Toma
  • 6 S. Juklerød
  • 30 V. Chambaere
  • 21 I. Ugbo
  • 28 J. Paintsil
  • 77 Á. Preciado
  • 17 P. Hrošovský

Timeline

  1. Rapid Vienna
    26' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Ullmann

    Foul

  2. Rapid Vienna
    29' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Aiwu

    Foul

  3. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bongonda · On: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  4. Genk
    56' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Muñoz

    Foul

  5. Rapid Vienna
    58' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Grahovac · On: D. Petrovič
  6. Rapid Vienna
    58' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Arase · On: T. Schick
  7. Rapid Vienna
    74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Fountas · On: C. Knasmüllner
  8. Rapid Vienna
    74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maximilian Ullmann · On: J. Auer
  9. Genk
    80' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    P. Onuachu

    Foul

  10. Rapid Vienna
    82' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Greiml

    Foul

  11. Rapid Vienna
    83' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Greiml · On: K. Wimmer
  12. Rapid Vienna
    86' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    C. Knasmüllner

    Foul

  13. Rapid Vienna
    89' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    T. Schick

    Foul

  14. Genk
    90'+2 Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Onuachu · Assist: J. Ito
  15. Genk
    90'+3 Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Eiting · On: Mark McKenzie

Match Stats

Stat Rapid Vienna Genk
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 70% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 332 511
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 233 407
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rapid Vienna's early discipline issues with two yellow cards in the first 30 minutes set a cautious tone for the home team
  • ▸ The late goal by P. Onuachu in the 92nd minute of added time shifted momentum decisively in favor of Genk, securing their victory