Beast mode activated! Onuachu rescues Genk in tough victory over Kortrijk

The Nigerian striker broke his dock final week within the Smurfs’ win at Oostende, and he has continued to churn out nice shows

Tremendous Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored a brace for Genk of their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kortrijk.

Onuachu scored his first purpose of the Jupiler League season final week, in Genk’s 2-1 victory over Oostende.

Going into his facet’s fixture in opposition to Kortrijk at Cegeka enviornment, the Tremendous Eagles star had the momentum. In actual fact, Onuachu had scored in Genk’s earlier three conferences with Kortrijk.

Kortrijk proved to be a tricky nut to crack for the Smurfs. Nonetheless, they might not maintain their robust entrance for lengthy, as Onuachu gave Genk the lead within the thirty sixth minute with a strong header that left Kortrijk goalkeeper Marko Ilic in limbo.

Sadly for the Smurfs, Selemani drew degree for Kortrijk within the 58th minute.

Genk probed their opponents’ backline repeatedly, however they have been unable to get a breakthrough. However they have been handed a lifeline within the 77th minute after Kortrijk defender D’Haene dealt with the ball within the field.

Onuachu took no prisoners, as he dispatched the ball into the web calmly to make it 2-1 for Genk.

In the long run, it was the Nigerian’s brace that proved to be decisive for the Smurfs, as they claimed their fourth consecutive win. The win ensures that they sit second on the Jupiler League log, two factors behind leaders Antwerp.