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Dessers Scores, Onuachu Bags Assist As Genk Demolish Royal Antwerp

By Daily sports on May 21, 2021

Cyriel Dessers found the back of the net while Paul Onuachu provided an assist as Genk secured a 4-0 victory over Royal Antwerp in the Belgian First Division A Championship Group game on Thursday.

Dessers had lamented his limited playing time recently, having only made five starts this season and at Luminus Arena, he came off the bench to make a significant contribution for his side.

His compatriot Onuachu was handed a starting role and utilized the opportunity to continue his impressive performances.

The game started with both sides aiming to outwit each other but despite their efforts, they failed to get the ball into the back of the net in the opening 40 minutes.

With two minutes left to the half-time break, Kristian Thorstvedt broke the deadlock to hand the Blue and White the lead.

John van den Brom’s men continued to push for more goals after the restart and doubled their lead in the 49th minute when Thorstvedt scored after benefitting from Onuachu’s assist.

Thorstvedt completed his hat-trick moments after the hour mark before Dessers was brought on for Onuachu in the 74th minute.

The centre-forward immediately made his impact felt, sealing the victory for the Blue and White three minutes after his introduction.

The victory ensured Genk maintained their second spot in the Championship Group with 41 points to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season alive.

Dessers has now scored six goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season. (Goal)

•PHOTO: Cyril Dessers

Source Daily sports

Posted May 21, 2021