Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil on Thursday evening showcased his scoring prowess with a composed finish, securing a 2-0 victory for KRC Genk against Cukaricki in the Europa Conference League.
Taking the field for the Belgians in the Conference League group stage’s Round 6, Paintsil faced an early opportunity when KRC Genk was awarded a penalty kick.
Despite missing the penalty from 12 yards, Paintsil displayed resilience and continued to contribute significantly to his team’s performance.
In the 21st minute, he played a crucial role as KRC Genk equalized through Bryan Heynen, taking a narrow 1-0 lead into the first-half break.
Despite facing the challenge of playing with 10 men in the second half, Genk maintained their strong performance.
In the 57th minute, Joseph Paintsil redeemed himself for the earlier penalty miss by scoring, ultimately sealing a 2-0 triumph for Genk in the Europa Conference League clash. Paintsil’s determined effort and ability to rebound showcased his impactful contribution to the team’s success on the European stage.