Genk, Belgium — Racing Genk claimed all three points against SC Freiburg in UEFA Europa League competition, with Zakaria El Ouahdi's early strike the decisive moment at Cegeka Arena.
El Ouahdi broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, giving the Belgian hosts the lead they would not relinquish. Freiburg, despite the presence of Igor Matanovic up front, could not manufacture a response and were held scoreless throughout.
GOALS:- 24' Zakaria El Ouahdi - Racing Genk
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Racing Genk: Zakaria El Ouahdi - Match-winning goal in the 24th minute- SC Freiburg: Igor Matanovic - Led the line for Freiburg in search of an equalizer
KEY STAT: Racing Genk kept a clean sheet at Cegeka Arena, limiting SC Freiburg to zero goals across 90 minutes of UEFA Europa League play.