Match report

West Ham Defeats Genk 3-0 in Europa League

West Ham
West Ham
3–0
FT
Genk
Genk
Oct 21, 2021

West Ham put on a dominant display, defeating Genk 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Hammers, led by A. Cresswell's two assists, capitalized on goals from C. Dawson, Issa Diop, and Jarrod Bowen to secure a commanding victory. Genk struggled to find their footing against the relentless West Ham attack and left with nothing to show for their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • West Ham 3-0 Genk
  • • C. Dawson scored the opening goal in the 45th minute
  • • Issa Diop and Jarrod Bowen each scored in the 57th and 58th minutes, respectively
  • • A. Cresswell provided two assists
  • • M. Lanzini also contributed an assist
  • • Genk made multiple substitutions but could not alter the course of the match

Lineups

West Ham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Areola (G)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 15 C. Dawson (D)
  • 23 I. Diop (D)
  • 31 B. Johnson (D)
  • 7 A. Yarmolenko (M)
  • 10 M. Lanzini (M)
  • 11 N. Vlašić (M)
  • 28 T. Souček (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 J. Bowen (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 R. Fredericks
  • 16 M. Noble
  • 8 Pablo Fornals
  • 22 S. Benrahma
  • 51 D. Chesters
  • 21 A. Ogbonna
  • 4 K. Zouma
  • 1 Ł. Fabiański
  • 50 H. Ashby
  • 26 A. Masuaku
  • 35 D. Randolph

Genk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 33 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 46 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 77 Á. Preciado (D)
  • 5 G. Arteaga (D)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 8 B. Heynen (M)
  • 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
  • 18 P. Onuachu (F)
  • 10 T. Bongonda (F)
  • 7 J. Ito (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Mujaid Sadick
  • 21 I. Ugbo
  • 11 M. Trésor
  • 24 L. Oyen
  • 14 B. Toma
  • 35 A. Németh
  • 2 M. McKenzie
  • 40 T. Leysen
  • 15 J. Geusens
  • 30 V. Chambaere
  • 28 J. Paintsil
  • 20 C. Eiting

Timeline

  1. West Ham
    45'+1 West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Dawson · Assist: A. Cresswell
  2. Genk
    46' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlos Cuesta · On: Mujaid Sadick
  3. West Ham
    57' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    Issa Diop · Assist: A. Cresswell
  4. West Ham
    58' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    Jarrod Bowen · Assist: M. Lanzini
  5. West Ham
    67' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cresswell · On: R. Fredericks
  6. West Ham
    67' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Declan Rice · On: M. Noble
  7. Genk
    73' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Onuachu · On: I. Ugbo
  8. Genk
    73' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bongonda · On: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  9. West Ham
    83' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Vlasic · On: Pablo Fornals
  10. Genk
    83' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ito · On: L. Oyen
  11. Genk
    83' Genk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Thorstvedt · On: B. Toma
  12. West Ham
    89' West Ham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: D. Chesters

Match Stats

Stat West Ham Genk
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 681 389
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 602 323
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by C. Dawson in the 45th minute set the tone for West Ham's dominance
  • ▸ Issa Diop's quick second goal in the 57th minute sealed the match for West Ham, leaving Genk reeling
  • ▸ The Hammers' third goal by Jarrod Bowen just a minute later in the 58th minute further demoralized Genk, making a comeback impossible