Genk edge past Union St. Gilloise

Genk edged out Union St. Gilloise, 1x2, on Sunday, on matchday 8. Coming into the contest, Forest's team came from a win, and Genk's team came from a draw. Mbwana Samatta was decisive with 1 goal. In the starting XI there was Mark McKenzie.

With 15 minutes on the clock, Joseph Paintsil opened the scoring for Genk, laid on by Patrik Hrosovsky.

After 74 minutes, Loïc Lapoussin fired home for Union St. Gilloise, assisted by Teddy Teuma. Mbwana Samatta scored the winner deep into added time.

After the result Genk are 2nd in the table, with 19 points, while Union St. Gilloise sit 6th place, with 13 points. In the next fixture, Genk's team will host Gent. Meanwhile, Forest's team visit Eupen.