Genk Belgium: Tolu Arokodare, the Nigerian footballer playing in Belgian football club KRC Genk, saves his team from a home defeat by scoring an astonishing goal in last minutes of extra time.
On matchday 6, Genk FC played against R.S.C. Anderlecht at Cegeka Arena. The Purple and Whites were leading with one goal and were about to secure a victory until Arokodare appeared and scored a last-minute goal, resulting in a draw.
Francis Amuzu, the 24-year-old Ghanian, put Anderlecht ahead in 71st minute of the game. He was performing well and scored consecutively in two matches.
During the match against Charleroi, Amuzu scored a winning goal at Lotto Park, the home ground of R.S.C. Anderlecht. The home team was one player down due to Christopher Bonsu Baah, who received a red card for making a foul.
The home team, Genk FC, took twelve shots during the game compared to Anderlecht, who launched eight. Both teams have four shots on target. Defensive play was observed from both sides in the first half.
Per the stats, the home team made 384 passes in the entire game, while the Purple Whites made 525, with 86% pass accuracy and 58% rate of ball possession compared to home team’s 79% pass accuracy and 42% of ball possession.
The Purple Whites were so close to their away victory, but the last-minute goal of Tolu Arokodare brought a point to his team. The Anderlecht’s winning streak came to an end after four consecutive victories in Belgian Pro League.
Now, they have to satisfy with one point. The purple whites rank second in Belgian Pro League with 13 points in matches, four victories and one draw.
The leading team, KAA Gent, has same stats as R.S.C. Anderlecht. They are ahead due to scoring more goals than the Purple Whites.
