UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6
FC Midtjylland 1 - 0 FT Genk
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Cho Gue-Sung (D. Osorio)
Yaimar Medina 27'
41' Júnior Brumado
HT
47' Gue-sung Cho
59' ↓ A. Simsir ↑M. Gogorza
66' ↓ V. Byskov ↑P. Bravo
↓ Y. Medina ↑J. Steuckers 71'
↓ K. Karetsas ↑Y. Sor 71'
↓ D. Heymans ↑R. Mirisola 71'
84' ↓ Junior Brumado ↑D. Castillo
84' ↓ D. Osorio ↑K. Mbabu
↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu ↑J. Erabi 84'
Mujaid Sadick 90'+5
Bryan Heynen 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
E. Olafsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Diao 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Lee Han-Beom
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
M. Bech Sorensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Osorio 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V. Byskov
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Billing
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Bak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Cho Gue-Sung 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Junior Brumado 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
31
Passes
23
Duels
A. Simsir 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. Lossl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ugboh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Erlic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mbabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gogorza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Etim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Djabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Genk
Goalkeepers
H. Van Crombrugge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. El Ouahdi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
M. Sadick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Smets
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Palacios 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
B. Heynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Hrosovsky
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Karetsas
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Heymans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Y. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Oh Hyeon-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
T. Lawal
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Stevens
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Steuckers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Sor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cho's Strike Settles Tense European Chess Match
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A single goal separated the sides at MCH Arena, solidifying Midtjylland's grip on an automatic round of 16 spot.
Early Breakthrough
The Intensity was palpable as both sides looked to stamp their authority on this UEFA Europa League clash. Genk edged possession with 51% of the ball, but the hosts looked infinitely more dangerous. The defining moment arrived just 17 minutes in. D. Osorio carved open the Belgian defence with a precise pass, finding Cho Gue-Sung. The South Korean striker made no mistake, burying the chance to give FC Midtjylland an early advantage. Rather than opening the floodgates, the goal sparked a tactical standoff. Both teams traded blows, but the final ball often lacked conviction.
A Battle of Shot-Stoppers
The Balance of the tie hung on a knife-edge throughout the second half. A combined 25 shots turned the MCH Arena into a shooting gallery, yet the scoreline refused to budge. Midtjylland's Aral Şimşir pulled the strings with a masterclass in playmaking, registering five key passes to keep the visitors on the back foot. However, Genk's goalkeeper stood tall, producing six crucial stops to keep his side in the contest. On the opposite end, Elías Ólafsson mirrored that defiance. The Icelandic keeper recorded four vital saves, ensuring the slender lead remained intact despite sustained set-piece pressure from 10 total corners.
Securing the Zone
The Stakes were immense for both clubs aiming to cement their knockout stage credentials. Ousmane Diao anchored a resolute home defence, neutralizing Genk's late surges. The visitors pushed hard for an equalizer, accumulating 11 shots and 0.95 expected goals, but the hosts held firm. This hard-fought victory propels Midtjylland to 19 points, sitting comfortably in third and just two points off the summit. Genk remain in the playoff hunt in ninth, but this defeat leaves them five points adrift of the automatic qualification spots. Our take? A gritty, professional European night for the Danish side.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
Cho Gue-Sung scored the only goal in the 17th minute, finishing off an assist from D. Osorio.
Who was the standout performer?
Aral Şimşir delivered an outstanding performance, creating five key passes to dictate the attacking tempo for Midtjylland.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
High Stakes and Flawless Records Clash at MCH Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This top-tier clash will dictate who takes the European express route and who drops into the gruelling playoff mix.
The Setup
With top-eight direct qualification on the line this December 11, the Stakes could not be higher. FC Midtjylland sit comfortably in third, boasting an unblemished four-win record on home soil. Their attacking output is relentless. But Genk arrive in Denmark with serious intent. Hovering dangerously in ninth, just below the direct progression line, the Belgians boast a Form rating that demands absolute respect. They have secured three wins from four on the road. The Balance of this tie hinges on Midtjylland breaking down an away side desperate to hurdle the playoff bubble.
Key Battle
Franculino Djú faces off against Konstantinos Karetsas in a battle of offensive heavyweights. Djú is the focal point of the Danish attack, bringing constant chaos to the final third. Meanwhile, Karetsas dictates the tempo for Genk, meaning the visitors will rely on him to bypass the intense high press. The Stars are aligning for an explosive midfield transition game.
Our Prediction
Expect fireworks. Midtjylland's home fortress looks unbreakable right now, but Genk's away specialism guarantees trouble. A narrow, high-scoring home victory seems the most likely outcome, pushing the Danes firmly toward the Round of 16.