Anderlecht wins against Genk

GAMES Did we experience the a reborn Michel Vlap yesterday? The Dutchman played against Racing Genk as in his first minutes in the Anderlecht shirt. In addition, he set Anderlecht on the road to an important victory with two goals. The first three points with Vincent Kompany between the lines.


The recovered Chadli kicked off and Zulj also got a place in the starting eleven from Vercauteren. The first two chances were for Genk, but this was not more than warming up for Van Crombrugge. Anderlecht resolutely took control of the match. Especially Zulj and Vlap dictated the law. The Anderlecht midfield created danger and did not let Genk play. A pass from Vlap ended up on the post via Borges.

The goal did not fall before half time, but afterwards. Vlap was the decisive man twice. The 1-0 came on the right after an action by Doku. With the 2-0, Vlap was well followed to push in the rebound after a shot by Chadli against the post. Shortly after the 2-0, the goal of Samatta was declined for offside. Anderlecht still had chances for the 3-0, but with 2-0 and the performance delivered, they left the field satisfied

After this victory, Anderlecht are approaching the sixth place on five points.

Score: 2-0
Goal (s): 54 'Vlap (1-0), 61' Vlap (2-0)

Anderlecht: Van Crombrugge, Luckassen, Kana, Kompany, Cobbaut, Sambi Lokonga, Zulj, Vlap (90 + 1 'Thelin), Doku (84' Saelemaekers), Chadli (82 'Kayembe), Roofe
Racing Genk: Vandevoordt, Maehle, Dewaest, Lucumi, Borges (82 'Odey), Hrosovsky, Berge, Ito, Bongonda (62' Hagi), Paintsil, Onuachu (63 'Samatta)

Yellow: /
Red: /

Referee: Nicolas Laforge
Stadium: Lotto Park