UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Genk 0 - 1 FT Ferencvarosi TC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
B. Varga (J. Levi) 44'
HT
↓ C. O'Dowda ↑B. Nagy 53'
65' ↓ J. Ito ↑Y. Medina
65' ↓ P. Hrosovsky ↑K. Karetsas
Ibrahim Cissé 67'
78' ↓ Z. El Ouahdi ↑K. Nkuba
78' ↓ J. Steuckers ↑J. Erabi
↓ J. Levi ↑G. Kanichowsky 79'
↓ L. Joseph ↑Dele 79'
Barnabás Varga 82'
↓ B. Varga ↑K. Zachariassen 85'
↓ N. Keita ↑B. Otvos 85'
86' ↓ J. Kayembe ↑Y. Sor
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genk
Goalkeepers
Hendrik Van Crombrugge 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Zakaria El Ouahdi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mujaid Sadick 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Matte Smets 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
76
Passes
10
Duels
Joris Kayembe 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
58
Passes
9
Duels
Bryan Heynen
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
88
Passes
14
Duels
Jarne Steuckers 
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
78
Entry
Patrik Hrošovský 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Junya Ito
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Hyeon-Gyu Oh
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Yaimar Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Nkuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Karetsas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yira Sor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jusef Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mounganga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
Dénes Dibusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefan Gartenmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toon Raemaekers
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Ibrahim Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Cadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Levi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Naby Keïta 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum O'Dowda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Forwards
Barnabás Varga 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lenny Joseph
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Dániel Radnóti 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dávid Gróf
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gábor Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barnabás Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bence Ötvös
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavriel Kanichowsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Pešić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bamidele Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zsombor Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjámin Gólik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2023 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 - 1 | Genk | UEFA Europa Conference League | Groupama Aréna |
| 10/26/2023 | Genk | 0 - 0 | Ferencvarosi TC | UEFA Europa Conference League | Cegeka Arena |
11/09/2023
10/26/2023
Genk Win
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Genk
Ferencvarosi TC
Genk
Ferencvarosi TC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Varga's Smash-and-Grab Stuns Cegeka Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A ruthless away performance from Ferencvárosi TC leaves Genk frustrated despite commanding the ball, reshaping the playoff picture.
The Early Chess Match
The night began as a slow-burn tactical battle at the Cegeka Arena. Genk immediately sought to impose their will on home soil, eventually claiming 63 percent of the ball. They dictated the tempo, dominating possession and probing for openings. Midfield maestro Bryan Heynen put in an outstanding shift, orchestrating play and trying to pick the lock of a resolute Hungarian defensive block. However, the Intensity remained relatively modest during the opening exchanges. Ferencvarosi TC were more than happy to sit back, absorb the pressure, and wait for a counter-attacking opportunity. Despite tallying thirteen total shots, the Belgian side struggled to find a clinical edge in the final third, turning the pitch into a gridlocked game of patience where the visitors looked increasingly comfortable.
A Devastating Sucker Punch
Football is often decided by fine margins, and the turning point here was a masterclass in seizing the moment. Just as the halftime whistle loomed and the Balance of play seemed permanently tilted in the hosts' favour, the away side struck. In the 44th minute, a swift transition caught the home defence napping. J. Levi found a pocket of space and delivered a precise pass to B. Varga, who made no mistake. That single strike shattered the deadlock and completely altered the complexion of the tie. It was a textbook sucker punch, engineered against the run of play but executed with absolute precision. Going into the dressing room a goal down after controlling the half was a bitter pill for the home faithful to swallow.
Frustration in Flanders
The second half saw the hosts throw caution to the wind, but they met an immovable object in Dénes Dibusz. The Hungarian shot-stopper remained sharp, producing three vital saves to preserve his clean sheet. At the other end, Hendrik Van Crombrugge kept his side mathematically alive, registering four saves and heroically stopping a penalty to prevent the deficit from growing. However, his heroics were ultimately in vain. This tight 1-0 Upset shifts the Stakes in the Europa League league stage. Both clubs are locked in the race for the knockout playoffs, and these three points on the road are worth their weight in gold for Ferencváros, proving that territorial dominance means nothing without a killer instinct.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
B. Varga scored the only goal of the match in the 44th minute, courtesy of a J. Levi assist.
How did Hendrik Van Crombrugge perform?
The Genk goalkeeper was excellent despite the defeat, making four saves including a crucial penalty stop.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Gritty Fight for Playoff Positioning
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This mid-table European clash at Cegeka Arena won't make the highlight reels, but it remains a gritty fight for top-24 playoff survival.
The Setup
Genk enter this clash sitting just outside the top eight direct qualification spots in 9th, boasting a strong Form rating fueled by four wins in their last five outings. Ferencvarosi TC trail just behind in 12th, keeping them firmly in the knockout playoff picture. Despite the modest Stakes surrounding this fixture, the visitors bring a reputation as dangerous road warriors, having won half of their away trips this season. However, the overall Balance of this tie points toward a disjointed affair rather than a free-flowing tactical masterclass.
Key Battle
Bryan Heynen anchors the home midfield with metronomic precision, disrupting opposition attacks and dictating the tempo. He will clash directly with Gabi Kanichowsky, the creative spark tasked with unlocking defenses for the Hungarians. Whoever establishes dominance in this central zone will ultimately dictate the rhythm of the night.
Our Prediction
Genk 1-0 Ferencvarosi TC. Expect a slow, methodical game where the Belgian side leverages their home crowd to edge out a narrow, hard-fought victory through a late set-piece or a singular moment of quality.