Challenge

Genk Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Genk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vergil Rupov to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Vergil Rupov tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 9th minute, Vergil Rupov reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dante Lacasa. The goal made the score 1-0. Jannes Van Leempoel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 11th minute of play. Suat Kaya could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. With a little luck, Mexico's Dante Lacasa got control of the ball when Alexander Klemensson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Genk's Jannes Van Leempoel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 22nd minute of play. Suat Kaya received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dante Lacasa came out and tried to block the shot, but Suat Kaya slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 23rd minute. After some careless play in the Genk defense, Joel Gaona kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jannes Van Leempoel. The Genk fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jannes Van Leempoel should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Genk getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Tony Mampaerts hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 38th minute of play forced Genk's goalkeeper Jannes Van Leempoel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 44 played minutes Genk got a freekick which was hit by Suat Kaya. Jannes Van Leempoel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luca Zorita in the 48th minute of the match.

Genk's Michel Hakimi was substituted for Ariel Paris. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vergil Rupov made a kick off. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Suat Kaya, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vergil Rupov, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vergil Rupov, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vergil Rupov, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. The supporters of Mexico booed when Genk was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thomas-Jan Van de Weijer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Genk made a substitution. Albert Verdun replaced Alfons Rijniers. In the 72nd match minute, Genk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thomas-Jan Van de Weijer to maneuver through the defense. Lautaro Mancebo came free with the goalkeeper in the 73rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jannes Van Leempoel could save by the left post. Jannes Van Leempoel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 78th minute of the match. In the 79th minute Alexander Klemensson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 80th minute Vergil Rupov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jannes Van Leempoel made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Alberto Tafalla sent off a good shot on target. Leonardo Leoz was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 87 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Vergil Rupov came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Genk's Jannes Van Leempoel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 92nd minute of play. Mexico were awarded a corner in the 93th minute after Genk's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joel Gaona took the corner. Mexico's Joel Gaona was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jannes Van Leempoel in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Albert Verdun during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 95th minute, Albert Verdun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Genk's Jannes Van Leempoel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luca Zorita in the 97th minute of play. Jannes Van Leempoel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Rouco, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. Genk were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Mexico for a fine match.