Genk's forward Ito Junya (32) started off with a right wing in the away game against Sint Troyden, scoring goals for the second consecutive game.
In the 12th minute of the second half, with the score at 0-1, he scored a direct free kick with his right foot from the left side just before the penalty area. GK Kokubo Reo Brian (24) was unable to prevent it.
Genk allowed Sint Troyden, where seven Japanese players participated, to take the lead. In the third minute of the first half, midfielder Ito Ryotaro (27) jumped in with a sharp free kick from the left side, and defender Taniguchi Shogo (34) hit a competing midfielder Heinen and scored an own goal. In the first half, they were left behind with one point behind.
However, in the 8th minute of the second half, Sint Troyden's defender Juanghelden hit a dangerous tackle and a red shot. It was a delicate decision, but Ito directly scored the free kick he obtained, and following the previous match against the Sangiroises on the 21st, he scored two consecutive league matches.
A derby match where stubbornness clashes. After 42 minutes into the second half, Genk's supporters lashed out, and the match was temporarily suspended. Ito retreated at that moment. Genk, one more player, came in as a substitute forward Oh Hyun-gyu in the extra time in the second half, sliding a loose ball in front of the goal, leading the team to win 2-1.
