GENK. Liège prevailed over KRC Genk II.
The match was played at the Luminus Arena stadium in Genk on Friday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Massimiliano Ledda who was helped by Kristof Borms and Maarten Toeback. The 4th official was Bert Verbeke. The weather was light rain. The temperature was cold at 10.3 degrees Celsius or 50.54 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 74%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 16 Total 14
- 6 On Target 4
- 3 Off Target 5
- 7 Shots blocked 5
- 0 Penalties 0
- 9 Corners 3
Fouls
- 8 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. KRC Genk II was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Liège that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
KRC Genk II was putting more pressure with 0 dangerous attacks and 16 shots of which 6 were on target. Even so, Liège was able to find the solution to win this match.
KRC Genk II shot 16 times, 6 on target, 3 off target. Regarding the opposition, Liège shot 14 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
KRC Genk II received 1 yellow card (Kamiel Van De Perre). Talking about the opposition, Liège received 2 yellow cards (Jonathan D’Ostillio and Benoit Nyssen).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, KRC Genk II will stay with 11 points like Lierse Kempenzonen and KV Oostende to remain in the 14th place. On the other side, Liège will have 18 points to sit in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Challenger Pro League, KRC Genk II will host Lommel United on the 24th of February with a 4-0 head to head record in favor of Lommel United (0 draws).
Liège will play away agasint Lommel United on the 2nd of March with a 2-2 head to head record.
KRC Genk II – Formation
KRC Genk II
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KRC Genk II adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Jelle Coen decided to play with the following team: Mike Penders , Alfred Caicedo , Faissal Al Mazyani , Josue Ndenge Kongolo , Deniz Arabaci , Ibrahima Sory Bangoura , Kamiel Van De Perre , Cédric Nuozzi , Thomas Claes , Noah Adedeji-Sternberg and Victory Beniangba .
The home team had on the bench: Kelvin John , Adnane Abid , Robin Mirisola , Nolan Martens , Christian Akpan, Mathis Pieklak and Brad Manguelle .
Substitutions
KRC Genk II made 5 changes: Victory Beniangba for Robin Mirisola (46′), Cédric Nuozzi for Kelvin John (46′), Deniz Arabaci for Brad Manguelle (65′), Thomas Claes for Adnane Abid (75′) and Alfred Caicedo for Nolan Martens (75′).
Best player: Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
The most impressive player for KRC Genk II was Ibrahima Sory Bangoura.
His rating is with 46 passes (85% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 14 duels out of 19.
Liège – Formation
Liège
Also Liège adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Gaëtan Englebert played with: Kevin Debaty , Benoit Nyssen , Benjamin Edouardo Lambot , Lucca Lucker , Jonathan D’Ostillio , Reno Wilmots , Yannick Gaby Loemba , Alessio Cascio , Jérémie Lioka Lima , Mohamed Mouhli and Adriano Bertaccini .
These were the players on the bench: Ryan Merlen , Jesse Karma Mputu, Antoine Lejoly, Damien Mouchamps , Abian Arslan , Zakaria Atteri and Emilien Massart.
Substitutions
Liège made 4 changes: Mohamed Mouhli for Ryan Merlen (62′), Adriano Bertaccini for Zakaria Atteri (77′), Alessio Cascio for Damien Mouchamps (77′) and Yannick Gaby Loemba for Abian Arslan (86′).
Best player: Benoit Nyssen
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Liège was Benoit Nyssen.
His rating is with 1 goal, 41 passes (59% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 7 duels out of 9. He performed 1 cross.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Challenger Pro League.
- Zulte-Waregem – KV Oostende – 0-1
- KRC Genk II – Liège – 2-3
