KRC GenkKAA Ghent
Jupiler Professional League – matchday 1 – 02/06/24 – 13:30
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No European soccer subsequent season for KRC Genk, however for KAA Gent. The Buffaloes received the coveted Convention League ticket on Sunday within the final match of coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck on the Ghent bench. Andrew Hjulsager was decisive with the one objective of the match.
Genk – Ghent in a nutshell
No high-flyers on this occasion, with no high-flyers in Ghent uniform both. Let’s give the credit score to Hein Vanhaezebrouck, who presents a becoming farewell present to his now ex-employer. Benefit from the vacation, Hein.
It was truly virtually the one second of this unhappy match. In a second half that disillusioned much more than the primary, Hjulsager took out the sledgehammer on the hour mark. A knock that whizzed and curled previous Vandevoordt, KOing Genk.
Ghent does what solely Genk may do till now: earn a European ticket from Play-Off 2. For the tenth yr in a row, the Gantoise enters Europe. Sam Baro is off to an optimum begin in his official first yr.
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We are able to name it a type of remaining, this take a look at match for Europe. One match, every thing to win or lose. It prompted stress and loads of sloppiness within the recreation of each golf equipment.
Shiny spot within the first half: the marvel duo that listens to El Khannous-Karetsas. Particularly the second, together with his second beginning place, was sometimes good for a pleasant dribble, however with out an finish product.
He definitely didn’t stand out within the first half, his 21 colleagues couldn’t push by way of both. The 16-year-old Karetsas even gave Genk the very best probability with a kick from distance. Roef floated it out effectively, by way of the crossbar.
Gandelman tried from slightly nearer, but in addition encountered a powerful Vandevoordt. It additionally turned out that he had ice water flowing in his veins. He got here up with a cool hood in its personal small rectangle.
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Competition
After the break the match turned much more bitter and the extent lowered. A competition of flawed decisions, particularly in Genk, which repeatedly left areas and alternatives unused.
Ghent was calmer, however much less attacking. That is the way you get there, particularly when you have a staircase like Hjulsager’s in retailer. The Dane fired the ball previous a grabbing Vandevoordt from twenty meters. A pleasant, dirt-spinning bang.
When Genk has to, it isn’t performing this season. That was the case within the preliminary rounds of the European competitions, that was the case within the play-offs, and that was the case at present.
Olivieiri dropped a second striker with Tolu, along with Zeqiri. But when each the availability and the ending should not excellent, you’ll not get far. Tolu had room to go, however misjudged the ball.
Ghent may have completed, however with such a small Genk that isn’t crucial. All in all, Gantoise skips into Europe at present with ease. Again to the drafting board for Genk, with Thorsten Fink?
Maarten Vandevoordt (Racing Genk): “That is very tough. For a crew like Genk, taking part in European is a should, it’s painful and unhappy that we didn’t obtain that. It was a unbelievable shot from Hjulsager, however it’s a disgrace to say goodbye like this It is a pity that I could not please the supporters by protecting a clear sheet.”
Andrew Hjulsager (AA Gent): “Nice feeling, scoring like that. I hit it very effectively after which see the ball fall within the far nook. Properly completed, particularly after a protracted and tough season, for me personally, it’s good to Now reset after which begin once more with a brand new coach.”
Olivieiri: “Very painful”
Domenico Olivieiri has had his final match as Genk’s head coach in the intervening time, with out success: “We’re not concentrated when conceding the objective, after which they’ll play by way of it too simply. We’re strolling backwards as a defensive position, he can merely create freely. That’s already doable. occur as soon as, however now it is extremely painful for us.
“A membership like Genk will need to have the ambition to compete for European locations yearly. So it’s once more very painful that we don’t succeed. Generally you’ve got a yr when issues do not go effectively. That is a type of seasons. at all times simply not, and once more at present. Now we simply need to make the evaluation as rapidly as doable and attempt to put it proper subsequent season.”
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Finish
It is over, Ghent is coming into Europe for the tenth yr in a row! We are able to safely name the second half a dragon, however Hjulsager determined the sport with an amazing kick. Genk stays behind from play-off 1 with nothing in any respect, however didn’t earn extra at present. Finish of catastrophe season 2023-24.
An assault for Genk, with Fadera on the left. His cross comes at a innocent second, Zeqiri and Tolu are coated. Kandouss heads away.
Ghent is totally okay with letting the clock tick. Fernandez-Pardo is hit by El Ouahdi, and once more it takes tens of seconds earlier than soccer begins once more.
It’s now changing into a bit busy within the Ghent half, with a serious overlaying error by the guests. Tolu is just allowed to go on a cross, however he positively doesn’t try this effectively sufficient.
An additional 6 minutes can be added.
Now then? Genk reached the opposite aspect for the primary time in ten minutes, we can not name it a remaining offensive. Galarza tries with a shot, which thankfully is framed. Roef would not have a lot hassle with it.
The sport is consistently at a standstill. Now once more as a result of Mitrovic hit the again of Fadera’s nostril and now has to stroll round with cotton balls in his nostrils. We do not truly play soccer anymore.
Quiet on the opposite aspect
The visiting followers annoy the house crowd, who certainly do not make a lot noise. The unhappy recreation will need to have one thing to do with that.
Gandelman would not double down
The Israeli reappears within the field, launched by the Genk protection. Fernandez-Pardo was prepared to complete, however Gandelman desires to do it himself. The aspect internet is shaking.
McKenzie can be added to the checklist. He went down arduous on Samoise. The extent simply retains dropping.