Genk emerge victorious against Gent

Genk beat Gent, 2x3, on Sunday, on matchweek 24. In this competition, Hein van Haezebrouck's team came from a defeat, and Wouter Vrancken's team came from a draw. Laurent Depoitre was decisive with 1 goal.

Hong Hyun-seok opened the score after 9 minutes. In the 23rd minute, Joseph Paintsil struck for Genk.

After 67 minutes, Yira Sor fired home Wouter Vrancken's team second goal. In the closing stages of the game, Genk extended their lead with a goal from Toluwalase Arokodare . In the closing stages of the game, Laurent Depoitre netted the final goal of the game.

After the result Genk are 1st in the table, with 62 points, while Gent sit 5th place, with 38 points. In the next fixture, Wouter Vrancken's team will play at home against Royal Antwerp. Meanwhile, Hein van Haezebrouck's team will play away against Westerlo.