Genk - Fiorentina - 2:2. Conference League. Match review, statistics

On 21 September, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. Genk and Fiorentina (Florence) met.

Conference League

Genk (Genk ) - Fiorentina (Florence ) - 2: 2 (1:2)
Goals: A. Zeqiri (12), M. McKenzie (85) - L. Ranieri (7), L. Ranieri (7), L. Ranieri (23)

Warnings: Daniel Muñoz (29), Mandragora (33), C. Biraghi (45+5)

Review of the match Genk - Fiorentina:

A thrilling football match ended in a draw: Genk vs Fiorentina In a thrilling match at the Segeca Arena, Belgian side Genk faced Italian side Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa League. With a thrilling 1-2 scoreline in Fiorentina's favour at half-time, the match ended in a tense 2-2 draw. The start of the match was characterised by attacking action from both teams. Fiorentina quickly consolidated their advantage with a goal from L. Ranieri in the 7th minute. However, Genk reacted quickly and five minutes later A. Zekiri equalised. Zekiri levelled the score - 1:1. As the first half progressed, Fiorentina regained the lead thanks to a goal by L. Ranieri on 23 minutes. The Italian team again demonstrated their attacking prowess, putting Genk in a difficult position. Despite their best efforts, Genk were unable to equalise before the half-time whistle. Both sides played aggressively in the first half, which led to several yellow cards. In the 29th minute, Genk's D. Munoz received a warning, and in the 33rd minute, Fiorentina's R. Mandragora suffered a similar fate. The referee was lenient only until the end, as just before the break, Fiorentina's C. Biraghi received a yellow card. At the beginning of the second half, both teams made fundamental substitutions, trying to change the dynamics of the game.

Thus, "Genk" decided to replace A. Fader with K. Bonsu Baa, and "Fiorentina" decided to replace A. Fader with K. Bonsu. Bonsu Baa, and Fiorentina replaced N. Gonzalez with K. Kuame. Kouame. The substitutions brought fresh energy into the game and changed its course. Fiorentina continued to rotate the squad, making two more substitutions in the 63rd minute: R. Mandragora was replaced by C. Kuame. Mandragora was replaced by M. Lopez and C. Biraghi by F. Parisi. Genk followed suit and made a second substitution in the 72nd minute, replacing goalkeeper A. Zekiri with T. Arokodare. The tactics of both teams were constantly changing and the match remained equal, and towards the end of the game Genk stepped up their efforts to equalise. The persistence bore fruit in the 85th minute when M. McKenzie scored a goal, much to the delight of the fans. Trying to tip the scales in their favour, both teams made substitutions in the final minutes of the game. In the 87th minute, Genk replaced B. El Hannus with P. Grosovski, while Fiorentina replaced L. Beltran with M. Nzola and R. Sottila with J. Brekalo in the 71st minute. Brekalo in the 71st minute. The final whistle signalled a 2-2 draw, demonstrating the competitive spirit and determination of both teams. Genk and Fiorentina fought hard from start to finish, leaving the spectators and fans on edge. This UEFA Conference League match will be remembered for exciting goals, tactical skill and thrilling moments. Football fans can only hope that there will be even more such tense fights in the tournament.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Chukarichki vs Genk, Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros.

Statistics of the match Genk - Fiorentina: