Paul Onuachu scores first goal of the season to help Genk see off Oostende

Paul Onuachu scored his first objective of the season to assist KRC Genk defeat KV Oostende 2-1 away from residence within the Belgian prime flight on Saturday, stories Sports247.ng.

Onuachu missed Genk’s first two video games of the season with an abductor harm. On August 6, he was named to the bench in opposition to KAS Eupen however didn’t play. He got here off the bench within the subsequent 4 league video games.

The Nigerian ahead has returned to full health and began Genk’s ultimate two video games earlier than the worldwide break with out scoring. He has now opened his objective account for the season with an equalizer in opposition to Oostende on Saturday night.

Oostende took the lead after solely three minutes because of a Fraser Hornby strike. Genk had an opportunity to equalize 5 minutes later once they have been awarded a penalty kick, however midfielder Mike Ndayishimiye missed from twelve yards out.

Within the twenty fifth minute, Onuachu scored after a pleasant staff transfer to tie the sport for the guests. Angelo Preciado assisted him. The primary half ended 1-1.

Genk dominated possession for giant stretches of the second half. Within the 88th minute, Daniel Munoz headed from a nook kick to offer Genk the victory. Onuachu lasted the period of the sport.

With the victory, Genk elevated their level whole after 10 video games to 25, inserting them second within the Belgian Jupiler Professional League standings. The Smurfs’ subsequent league recreation might be at residence in opposition to Ok.V. Kortrijk on Saturday, October 8.

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