OH Leuven vs KRC Genk

Genk produced a commanding away display at Den Dreef, beating OH Leuven 2-0 in the Conference League play-offs. The visitors did all their damage in a ruthless first half that left the hosts chasing shadows. Junya Ito broke the deadlock on 16 minutes, giving Genk an early foothold, and Ayumu Yokoyama made it two in the 33rd minute to effectively kill the contest before the break. Leuven offered little in response, and the second half passed without incident as the visitors controlled proceedings with ease. The result is a timely boost for Genk in the Conference League play-offs, strengthening their push for European qualification. For OH Leuven, a home defeat leaves them with serious ground to recover if they are to keep their continental ambitions alive.