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Jupiler League: Yira Sor, Arokodare shoot Genk back into title playoff spot
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By Wale Mustapha
Nigerian duo of Colin Yira Sor and Daniel Arokodare helped Genk to massive 3-1 win over Eupen in the Match week 17 of the Belgian Jupiler League on Sunday.
Sor, a former Nigerian youth international broke the deadlock to give Genk a first half lead when he smashed home as delivery from Bryan Heynen for his third goal of the season.
Ghanaian winger, Joseph Painstil doubled the lead for the visitors in the 56th minute before Regan Charles-Cook halved the deficit for Eupen 10 minutes later.
With less than 10 minutes to full time, Yira Sor was replaced by his Nigerian compatriot, Arokodare who justified his introduction with the winning goal that put the game to rest.
The 23-year-old who joined Genk from Amiens registered his fourth goal of the campaign with half volley from edge of the box following a perfect team build up.
The win has moved Genk to fifth on the log with 28 points from 17 games.
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