Belief in the title is greater than ever at Club Brugge after another top performance. After Anderlecht and Antwerp, Genk also did not participate at Olympia. Club cruised to a 4-0 victory. And some good news for blue-black. After a long search, striker Igor Thiago scored his first goal since January 30. At the same time, Anderlecht easily passed Cercle Brugge.
The fourth top match in April for Club Brugge at home. The title belief in Jan Breydel is evident – it was resounding again from the kick-off. The reports from the specialized football apps were collectively received by the fans, because if Anderlecht lost points, Club could actually jump to the lead in the rankings at the same level or even over the Purple & White. With Odoi – and not Balanta – as a replacement for the suspended Vetlesen. Up front, Thiago and Jutglà again together in the striker, no surprises at Genk.
As we have come to expect under Nicky Hayen, Club immediately took control of the match. It was a crusher. Aggressive football with a forward look – starting from goalkeeper Jackers. After five minutes he found Skóraś with a great long ball. The Pole took an equally good lead and laid wide for Jutglà. The Catalan beat Vandevoordt in two times: 1-0. Another quick Bruges lead.
And also a new situation for Genk – that they have never fallen behind in these play-offs. Only after twenty minutes were the Limburgers able to move the ball around a bit. Galarza shot high, Tolu failed to reach Fadera’s cross. Five minutes before half-time, Denis Odoi could have completely decided the game, but the Ghanaian headed Jutglà’s cross incomprehensibly over. Genk still enjoyed peace and quiet and there was no reason to grumble about that.
Vrancken made no substitutions and the game image also remained unchanged. Club stormed forward. Jutglà left the 2-0 incomprehensible, face to face with Vandevoordt, but it was a postponement of execution. Fadera completely lost sight of Skóraś. The Pole was able to score via De Cuyper and Vanaken: 2-0.
The standing ovation was still going on when Skóraś escaped for the umpteenth time on the right. El Ouahdi tried to clear his pass, but then placed the ball perfectly for Igor Thiago. The Brazilian played devastatingly and put the score at 3-0 with his volley. Finally another goal for Thiago, his first goal since January 30.
An unrecognizable Genk just kept collapsing. Once again Jutglà – what a match he played – found De Cuyper in the box. The left back didn’t hesitate for a second and kicked the 4-0 into the corner. It really shines at Genk. From then on, the Bruges crowd celebrated every pass with an olé.
Jan Breydel crowed with pleasure after blowing the whistle. The fans saw a big victory for Anderlecht on their smartphone, but that could not spoil the fun. Club Brugge wins for the sixth time in a row, still has everything in its own hands and is above all the team of the moment.
Live blog
view new updates
view important updates
90’+4′
End of second half
90′
McKenzie went here in search of rehabilitation. The American from Genk advances deep into the field. However, he is unable to unlock Bonsu Baah.
85′
85′
Igor Thiago is replaced by Shion Homma
84′
Zinckernagel on Sadick
Opportunity for Philip Zinckernagel. The Dane dribbles away from Sadick, but the Ghanaian from Genk is in time to intercept the subsequent shot.
85′
Joel Ordóñez is replaced by Jorne Spileers
83′
Battle fought
The rain is pouring down here in Bruges. The match is over, the battle is over. Zeqiri is trying to make the best of it at Genk’s front.
76′
Ole
“Olé, olé”, Jan Breydel echoes. Club passes the ball around festively. It is a bit of a shock when substitute Bangoura wins the ball and Zeqiri is able to take a swing. Jackers takes.
71′
Bilal El Khannous is replaced by Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
71′
Tolu is replaced by Christopher Bonsu Baah
71′
Ferran Jutglà is replaced by Philip Zinckernagel
71′
Kyriani Sabbe is replaced by Bjorn Meijer
67′
4-0 GOAL by Maxim De Cuyper!
Club Brugge is completely unleashed and Genk is broken. Jutglá is left in no way in the penalty area and finds De Cuyper. The left back shoots it flawlessly into the corner. 4-0!
66′
Michal Skóras is replaced by Antonio Nusa
61′
Vrancken intervenes
Wouter Vrancken intervenes and makes three substitutions. El Ouahdi, Fadera and El Hadj are released from their misery. Nkuba, Sobol and Zeqiri enter.
60′
Vandevoordt prevents worse
Hans Vanaken also wants to give it a try. Vandevoordt manages to knock his place ball out of the goal.
61′
Zakaria El Ouahdi is replaced by Ken Nkuba
61′
Alieu Fadera is replaced by Eduard Sobol
60′
Anouar Ait El Hadj is replaced by Andi Zeqiri
57′
3-0 GOAL by Igor Thiago!
Jan Breydel can no longer be controlled anymore. For the umpteenth time, Skoras escapes on the right. His pass is poorly cleared by El Ouahdi, who lays the ball ready for Igor Thiago. The Brazilian plays devastatingly and makes it 3-0 in a wonderful way. For Thiago it is his first goal since January 30.
load more
Statistics
Line-up
Free unlimited access to Showbytes? Which can!
Log in or create an account and never miss anything from the stars.
Yes, I want free unlimited access
Tags: punishment dazzling Club Brugge wins Racing Genk puts extra emphasis title ambitions Sport
