“Bryan Heynen opens the scoring with a close-range header from Konstantinos Karetsas' corner delivery”
Pivotal“Zakaria El Ouahdi doubles Genk's advantage with a right-footed finish from a swift counter-attack”
Pivotal“Dion Beljo reduces the deficit for Dinamo Zagreb with a close-range finish assisted by Fran Topic”
“Zakaria El Ouahdi seals the victory with his second goal of the night in stoppage time”
Dinamo Zagreb
Genk
Outstanding performance
Genk•DefenderGenk secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in this Europa League clash, taking control early and never relinquishing it. The Belgian side struck twice in the opening 21 minutes through Bryan Heynen's close-range header from a corner and Zakaria El Ouahdi's clinical counter-attack finish. Despite Dion Beljo pulling one back for the Croatian hosts just before halftime, Genk's early dominance proved decisive. El Ouahdi sealed the victory with his second goal in the 90th minute, capping off a performance that highlighted Genk's clinical finishing and tactical discipline in European competition.
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Substitution for Genk: Noah Adedeji-Sternberg comes on to replace Konstantinos Karetsas.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Dominik Livakovic of Dinamo Zagreb makes a great save, diving to his right. The assist came from Daan Heymans.
Robin Mirisola from Genk has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sergi Domínguez from Dinamo Zagreb committed a foul.
Gabriel Vidovic from Dinamo Zagreb has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Bryan Heynen from Genk committed a foul.
Substitution for Dinamo Zagreb: Mounsef Bakrar replaces Dion Beljo.
Substitution for Dinamo Zagreb: Marko Soldo comes on to replace Luka Stojkovic.
Josip Misic from Dinamo Zagreb has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ibrahima Bangoura from Genk committed a foul.
Offside call against Genk. Konstantinos Karetsas has been flagged for being offside.
Substitution for Dinamo Zagreb: Gabriel Vidovic comes on to replace Miha Zajc.
Substitution for Dinamo Zagreb: Cardoso Varela is coming off, and Arbër Hoxha is taking his place.
Substitution for Dinamo Zagreb: Mateo Lisica comes on to replace Fran Topic.
Substitution for Genk: Ibrahima Bangoura comes on to replace Junya Ito.
Substitution for Genk: Ibrahima Bangoura comes on to replace Junya Ito.
Luka Stojkovic from Dinamo Zagreb was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Matte Smets from Genk committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Junya Ito from Genk heads the ball from the left side of the penalty area, but it's expertly saved.
Corner awarded to Dinamo Zagreb after Zakaria El Ouahdi allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Genk: Robin Mirisola comes on to replace Aaron Bibout.
Offside call against Genk. Junya Ito has been caught in an offside position.
Jarne Steuckers from Genk committed a foul.
Arbër Hoxha from Dinamo Zagreb has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Miha ZajcYellow CardMiha Zajc from Dinamo Zagreb has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Miha Zajc from Dinamo Zagreb committed a foul.
Bryan Heynen from Genk has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Genk. Konstantinos Karetsas has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner awarded to Dinamo Zagreb after Daan Heymans allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Dinamo Zagreb after Joris Kayembe allowed the ball to go out.
Fran Topic from Dinamo Zagreb has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Joris Kayembe from Genk committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Junya Ito from Genk takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Bryan Heynen.
The second half is underway with the score at Dinamo Zagreb 1, Genk 2.
The first half has concluded with the score at Dinamo Zagreb 1, Genk 2.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be no additional time added.
assist: Fran Topic
Goal! Dinamo Zagreb 1, Genk 2. Dion Beljo scores for Dinamo Zagreb with a right-footed shot from just a few meters out, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Fran Topic.
Another offensive push. Daan Heymans from Genk takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Dion Beljo from Dinamo Zagreb takes a close-range shot with his right foot. However, Tobias Lawal, the goalkeeper for Genk, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Scott McKenna, who set him up with a header.
Corner awarded to Dinamo Zagreb after Zakaria El Ouahdi allowed the ball to go out.
Dion BeljoYellow CardDion Beljo of Dinamo Zagreb has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dion Beljo from Dinamo Zagreb committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Fran Topic from Dinamo Zagreb took a left-footed shot from close range but it went wide to the left.
Jarne Steuckers from Genk committed a foul.
Arbër Hoxha from Dinamo Zagreb has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Miha Zajc from Dinamo Zagreb took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Fran Topic during a quick counterattack.
Luka Stojkovic from Dinamo Zagreb attempts a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it gets blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Dion Beljo from Dinamo Zagreb fires a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Fran Topic, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to Genk after Moris Valincic allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Zakaria El Ouahdi from Genk takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Aaron Bibout from Genk fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Junya Ito, who delivered a cross.
The attempt is thwarted. Aaron Bibout from Genk fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Junya Ito, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Genk after Scott McKenna gives away possession.
Goal! Dinamo Zagreb 0, Genk 2. Zakaria El Ouahdi scores for Genk with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net after a quick counterattack.
The attempt is denied. Arbër Hoxha from Dinamo Zagreb fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Dion Beljo.
assist: Konstantinos Karetsas
Goal! Dinamo Zagreb 0, Genk 1. Bryan Heynen scores for Genk with a header from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Konstantinos Karetsas, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Genk after Scott McKenna allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Daan Heymans from Genk attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Zakaria El Ouahdi, who delivered a cross.
The attempt is thwarted. Dion Beljo from Dinamo Zagreb fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Arbër Hoxha.
Offside call against Genk. Junya Ito has been flagged for being offside.
The opening half begins...
