Union KRC Genk: A Match to Remember!
Last night was nothing short of a football masterclass, as Union KRC Genk went from a goal drought to a resounding 4-0 victory. This was like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat – only the rabbit was wearing cleats and made the home fans cheer like they were on a rollercoaster ride!
Goal Breakdown: A Game of Early Surprises
- 4′ – Goal by Loic Lapoussin – 1-0
Captured the moment, just like a first date that went better than expected! - 45+1′ – Goal by Promise David – 2-0
A perfect way to head into halftime, like asking for dessert before finishing your main course. - 51′ – Goal by Noah Sadiki – 3-0
Who knew the floodgates could open so easily? - 64′ – Goal by Promise David – 4-0
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better!
The Match In A Nutshell
Union KRC Genk didn’t just win; they put on a scoring extravaganza. After weeks of drought, it was as if they were suddenly hit by a monsoon of goals! They say scoring in football is like finding a unicorn, but last night, Union found an entire herd!
Man of the Match: Loïc Lapoussin
From zero to hero, Lapoussin’s return was the plot twist nobody saw coming. This fella not only netted the opening goal, but he also played a key role in the rest, like the unsung hero of a movie that suddenly takes center stage. Someone dust off the velvet rope, because this guy is back!
Statistically Speaking
Before this match, Union had often struggled to find the back of the net; in fact, they hadn’t found it in six of their previous fourteen matches. Talk about a scoring famine! But last night? They consumed goals like it was an all-you-can-eat buffet!
Player Reactions
- Loïc Lapoussin: “I have a strong character, but I always try to give my best. This was a perfect match for us!”
- Sébastien Pocognoli (Union Coach): “Lapoussin brought some magic, and his return at the right time resulted in a festive evening!”
- Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk): “Union was simply better than us. You can’t win them all, and this one hurt!”
- Thorsten Fink (Racing Genk Coach): “We didn’t play intelligently, and it didn’t look good from the start. Nobody was good, so losing was inevitable.”
The Aftermath: What’s Next?
With two players sharing the spotlight after this impressive victory, it does raise the question — Has Union turned a corner? Can they maintain this momentum? Or will they revert back to their enigmatic goal-scoring ways? Time will tell! But for now, they bask in the glory of a remarkable victory over the competition leader. A near-perfect ending to a Saturday night!
And that, folks, is why football is the beautiful game. Sometimes, it’s a touch of class, a hint of chaos, and above all else, a lot of heart!
UnionKRC Genk
Jupiler Pro League – matchday 14 – 10/11/24 – 6:30 PM
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Loic Lapoussin
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Loic Lapoussin
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Promise David
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Promise David
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Noah Sadiki scored in the 51st minute, 3 – 0.
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Noah Sadiki
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Noah Sadiki
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Promise David
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Promise David
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And suddenly they fell like ripe apples: Union had a goal drought for weeks, but against Racing Genk, Union treated its supporters to a goal fair. The leader did not give up and was defeated 4-0 after a festive evening.
Union – Racing Genk in a nutshell:
With a late header goal, David sent Union into the dressing room with a 2-0 lead and early in the second half Racing Genk suffered another blow. Sadiki makes it 3-0 and finally cuts off Genk’s breath.
From exile in the B team to match winner against the competition leader. The return of prodigal son Loïc Lapoussin to the Jospeh Marien Stadium was one through the big gate. He opened the scoring after just four minutes, provided the assist for the 2-0 and also had a foot in the build-up to 3-0. One wonders what possessed Union to keep the Malagasy on the penalty bench for so long.
4 hits in 1 match, suddenly Union has the goal again. Remarkable, because just scoring was the big problem for the Brussels club this season. Union failed to find their way to goal in no fewer than 6 of the 14 league matches.
Lapoussin and David give Union a party night
A party evening in the Dudenpark, that was a while ago for Union. The fact that the resurrection happened against competition leader KRC Genk only made it even better for the Brussels club. 4-0, that can count.
Thanks to two standouts: Loïc Lapoussin and Promise David. The former scored and provided an assist, the latter impressed with two goals that showed great power.
A goal shortly before and shortly after half-time, that’s how Union decided the top match. David Union’s unstoppable buffalo shot gave Union a 2-0 lead at the end of the first half and Sadiki made it 3-0 early in the second half. Heynen was brought down by Lazare in that phase, but the VAR saw no problem with it.
Halfway through the second half, David Genk completely counted out with an impressive rush. Hrosovsky missed his interception on a deep ball from Sykes and David took off quickly from the halfway line. After the phenomenal explosion of power, the Canadian also finished it in a controlled manner.
The icing on the cake in a match that immediately went in the right direction for Union. After just four minutes, Lapoussin put the home team on the right track. The overconfident Bangoura clumsily lost the ball in his own sixteen and Lapoussin punished this mercilessly with a wonderful strike.
After four games without a win, Union knows what winning is again. Genk, which appeared unrecognizable, suffered its third defeat of the season.
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Lapoussin: “The best answer I could give”
- Loïc Lapoussin (Union): “I have a strong character, but I always try to give the best of myself. I am happy for myself and for the team. This is the best answer I could give myself and I am happy with what we Can this be a turning point for us? It was a perfect match, yes, a collective achievement.”
- Sébastien Pocognoli (Union coach): “Maybe Lapoussin’s class was lacking in the past period. We missed his creativity. But to get here, we worked hard, even without him. It has grown little by little and he brought some magic “Loïc returned at the right time. And that resulted in a festive evening. Our victory has usually not gone our way, but now everything went well.”
- Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk): “We started with good intentions, but we quickly swallowed the 1-0. Union was simply better than us. It’s that simple. You can’t win all matches and in this match it was a bit to everything and everyone. Giving up 4 goals, that hurts, but we try to come back well after the break.”
- Thorsten Fink (trainer Racing Genk): “We played against a team that was much better and won every game. We did not play intelligently ourselves. We were not on target from the start. It did not look good. Nobody was good and then it is normal that you lose. Last time it was against KV Kortrijk just before the break. But it has already been a good season.
End
Big applause from the Union supporters after a great performance by their team. 4-0 win against the competition leader, that counts. Lapoussin put Union on the right track after just 4 minutes. Star performers David and Sadiki subsequently further extended the Brussels lead. Genk couldn’t really make a fist and suffered its third defeat of the season. After four games without a win, Union knows what winning is again.
An extra 3 minutes will be added.
Khalaili tries in one go on Boufal’s cross, but he cannot frame his shot. Union continues to play football boldly and freely, the home supporters continue to celebrate.
Double substitutions
They made a double substitution at both Union and Genk. Niang and Khalaili join the home team ahead of Mac Allister and Ivanovic. Baah and Tolu make way for Oh and Adedeji at Genk.
Fifteen minutes to go and Union’s hunger for goals seems not to have been satisfied. At Genk they want the match to be over as quickly as possible, the belief in a strong recovery no longer seems to be there.
Boufal from the center line
Everything is going well for Union tonight and so Boufal tries something crazy. After Steuckers slips away, he tries to lob Van Crombrugge from the center line. His shot eventually lands on the roof of the goal.
Karetsas makes it difficult for Moris
Genk shows its teeth again. Karetsas takes his chance with a shot from outside the box, Moris needs an excellent save to keep the clean sheet.
Ood season for us, and we need to learn from this defeat and come back stronger.”
The match between Union and Racing Genk was a significant turning point for Union, who had struggled in recent weeks. With a decisive 4-0 victory, Union showcased their offensive prowess, led by standout performances from Loïc Lapoussin and Promise David. Lapoussin opened the scoring early and played a crucial role throughout the match, while David’s two goals highlighted his attacking capabilities.
The game unfolded with an early goal from Lapoussin in the 4th minute, setting a confident tone for Union. Promise David added to the score just before halftime in the 45+1 minute, giving Union a 2-0 advantage at the break. In the second half, Noah Sadiki extended the lead to 3-0 shortly after the restart, followed by David’s impressive solo effort to cap off the scoring in the 64th minute.
The match featured several substitutions, disciplinary cards, and a notable increase in scoring for Union, a team that had previously struggled to convert opportunities. The impact of Lapoussin’s return from the B team was particularly highlighted, signaling a potential shift in Union’s fortunes.
As Union celebrated a much-needed victory, Genk was left to reflect on their performance, acknowledging their shortcomings and the need for improvement as they faced their third defeat of the season. the match was a dramatic display of Union’s potential and resilience, marking a promising turning point for the club in the Jupiler Pro League.
