Match report
Genk and Olympiakos Piraeus Draw 1-1 in Europa League Clash
Genk
1–1
FT
Olympiakos Piraeus
Aug 17, 2023
Genk and Olympiakos Piraeus delivered a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Europa League, ending in a 1-1 draw. Joseph Paintsil scored for Genk from the penalty spot early on but was sent off later in the game, leaving his team with ten men. Sotiris Alexandropoulos equalized for Olympiakos in stoppage time as both sides battled fiercely throughout.
Key Facts
- • Genk's Joseph Paintsil scored from a penalty at 30 minutes.
- • Olympiakos Piraeus tied the game with Sotiris Alexandropoulos' goal in stoppage time (90+5).
- • Joseph Paintsil was red carded for Genk at 65 minutes, reducing them to ten men.
- • Rodinei of Olympiakos was also sent off late in extra time.
Lineups
Genk
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
- 46 C. Cuesta (D)
- 4 A. Ouattara (M)
- 2 M. McKenzie (D)
- 23 D. Muñoz (D)
- 34 B. El Khannouss (M)
- 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
- 18 J. Kayembe (M)
- 14 Y. Sor (M)
- 28 J. Paintsil (M)
- 7 A. Fadera (F)
Substitutes
- 25 M. Galarza
- 24 L. Oyen
- 90 C. Bonsu Baah
- 99 T. Arokodare
- 5 G. Arteaga
- 70 I. Bangoura
- 19 A. Ait El Hadj
- 41 M. Penders
- 72 J. Kongolo
- 3 Mujaid Sadick
- 1 H. Van Crombrugge
Olympiakos Piraeus
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Paschalakis (G)
- 23 Rodinei (D)
- 45 P. Retsos (D)
- 16 N. Freire (D)
- 18 Quini (D)
- 4 M. Camara (M)
- 8 Iborra (M)
- 19 G. Masouras (M)
- 20 João Carvalho (M)
- 7 K. Fortounis (M)
- 9 A. El Kaabi (F)
Substitutes
- 15 S. Alexandropoulos
- 11 Y. El-Arabi
- 21 Pep Biel
- 17 M. Vrousai
- 74 A. Ntoi
- 2 Ramon
- 99 T. Papadoudis
- 12 A. Bah
- 88 K. Tzolakis
- 25 J. Porozo
Timeline
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30' Genk Goal · PenaltyJoseph Paintsil
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45' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardGiorgos Masouras
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46' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 1Off: João Carvalho · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos
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55' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardRodinei
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56' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardM. Camara
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65' Genk Card · Red CardJoseph Paintsil
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65' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardQuini
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68' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 2Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. El Arabi
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68' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 3Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: Pep Biel
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70' Genk subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Fadera · On: M. Galarza
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79' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardK. Fortounis
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80' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Camara · On: M. Vrousai
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83' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardPep Biel
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89' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardNicolás Freire
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90'+5 Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal GoalSotiris Alexandropoulos
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90'+8 Genk subst · Substitution 2Off: Mark McKenzie · On: L. Oyen
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90'+8 Genk subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Hrosovsky · On: T. Arokodare
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90'+8 Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Fortounis · On: Andreas Ndoj
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90'+10 Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow CardRodinei
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90'+10 Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Red CardRodinei
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90' Genk subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Sor · On: C. Bonsu Baah
Match Stats
| Stat | Genk | Olympiakos Piraeus |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when Joseph Paintsil converted a penalty for Genk at 30 minutes, giving them the early lead.
- ▸ However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Paintsil was red carded in the second half (65 minutes), leaving Genk with ten men. Olympiakos capitalized on this numerical advantage and equalized through Sotiris Alexandropoulos in stoppage time.