Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: KV Kortrijk (2nd, 67 pts) held a 36-point advantage over Jong KRC Genk U23 (15th, 31 pts). Jong KRC Genk U23's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: KV Kortrijk 1.84 scored and 1.03 conceded per game, Jong KRC Genk U23 1.31 and 1.84, with the league averaging 1.41.
Jong KRC Genk U23 arrived off three straight defeats.
Guldensporen Stadion staged the fixture, a ground that holds 9,399. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
KV Kortrijk: Brecht Dejaegere (7'), Jellert Van Landschoot (47'), Jellert Van Landschoot (73'), Thierry Ambrose (90') · Jong KRC Genk U23: August De Wannemacker (22')
Key stats
Possession: KV Kortrijk 48% · Jong KRC Genk U23 52% · Total shots: 14-12 · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 7-4