Match report

Olympiakos Piraeus Defeats Genk 1–0 in Europa League

Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus
1–0
FT
Genk
Genk
Aug 10, 2023

Olympiakos Piraeus staved off a determined challenge from Genk to secure a narrow but important victory in their UEFA Europa League match, winning by a single goal. K. Fortounis struck early to give the hosts the lead they would not relinquish.

Key Facts

  • • Olympiakos Piraeus defeats Genk 1–0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • K. Fortounis scored the only goal of the match at the 1st minute.
  • • Genk's M. Galarza received a yellow card at the 3rd minute.
  • • Olympiakos Piraeus made multiple substitutions starting from the 63rd minute, including João Carvalho and Y. El Arabi entering the game.

Lineups

Olympiakos Piraeus

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Paschalakis (G)
  • 23 Rodinei (D)
  • 45 P. Retsos (D)
  • 16 N. Freire (D)
  • 18 Quini (D)
  • 4 M. Camara (M)
  • 20 João Carvalho (M)
  • 8 Iborra (M)
  • 19 G. Masouras (M)
  • 11 Y. El-Arabi (F)
  • 7 K. Fortounis (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 S. Alexandropoulos
  • 21 Pep Biel
  • 74 A. Ntoi
  • 9 A. El Kaabi
  • 17 M. Vrousai
  • 5 A. Bouchalakis
  • 88 K. Tzolakis
  • 2 Ramon
  • 99 T. Papadoudis
  • 14 T. Androutsos
  • 12 A. Bah
  • 25 J. Porozo

Genk

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Vandevoordt (G)
  • 23 D. Muñoz (D)
  • 2 M. McKenzie (D)
  • 46 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 18 J. Kayembe (M)
  • 34 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 25 M. Galarza (M)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 28 J. Paintsil (M)
  • 11 M. Trésor (M)
  • 99 T. Arokodare (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 A. Ouattara
  • 14 Y. Sor
  • 5 G. Arteaga
  • 90 C. Bonsu Baah
  • 72 J. Kongolo
  • 77 A. Preciado
  • 3 Mujaid Sadick
  • 40 T. Leysen
  • 1 H. Van Crombrugge
  • 19 A. Ait El Hadj
  • 24 L. Oyen

Timeline

  1. Olympiakos Piraeus
    1' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Fortounis
  2. Genk
    3' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    M. Galarza
  3. Olympiakos Piraeus
    38' Olympiakos Piraeus Card · Yellow Card
    Quini
  4. Olympiakos Piraeus
    63' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Carvalho · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos
  5. Olympiakos Piraeus
    63' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. El Arabi · On: Pep Biel
  6. Genk
    66' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Galarza · On: A. Ouattara
  7. Genk
    66' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Arokodare · On: Y. Sor
  8. Genk
    70' Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kayembe · On: G. Arteaga
  9. Olympiakos Piraeus
    76' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Fortounis · On: Andreas Ndoj
  10. Olympiakos Piraeus
    76' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: Ayoub El Kaabi
  11. Genk
    80' Genk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye · On: C. Bonsu Baah
  12. Olympiakos Piraeus
    84' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Camara · On: M. Vrousai
  13. Genk
    90'+11 Genk Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bonsu Baah

Match Stats

Stat Olympiakos Piraeus Genk
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 2 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Fortounis' early goal at the 1st minute set the tone for Olympiakos Piraeus, giving them a crucial lead that they defended throughout.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like João Carvalho and Y. El Arabi in the second half helped maintain pressure on Genk and solidify their defensive stance.