Union St.-Gilloise
2 - 1
Racing Genk
Belgian Pro League · Stade Joseph Marien
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Union St.-Gilloise 2-1 Racing Genk - Burgess Header Starts Home Win

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Myfutbol Wire AI
Staff Writer
March 7, 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • Union St.-Gilloise defeat Racing Genk 2-1 at Stade Joseph Marien in the Belgian Pro League
  • Christian Burgess opened the scoring in the 15th minute, with Besfort Zeneli doubling the lead before Daan Heymans pulled one back for Genk
  • Union held on despite being outpossessed, outshooting Genk 12-5

Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium — Union St.-Gilloise claimed three points at Stade Joseph Marien, holding off Racing Genk in the Belgian Pro League despite surrendering majority possession throughout the match.

Racing Genk
1 - 2
Union St.-Gilloise
SHOTS
5
12
SHOTS ON TARGET
3
4
CORNERS
1
5
FOULS
9
9
YELLOW CARDS
2
3
SAVES
2
2

GOALS:- 15' Christian Burgess - Union St.-Gilloise- 52' Besfort Zeneli - Union St.-Gilloise- 68' Daan Heymans - Racing Genk

STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Union St.-Gilloise: Besfort Zeneli - decisive second goal that extended the lead- Racing Genk: Daan Heymans - pulled Genk back into contention with 68th-minute strike

KEY STAT: Union St.-Gilloise outshot Racing Genk 12-5 despite holding just 42.6% possession, converting 4 shots on target to Genk's 3.

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