Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4:0 KRC Genk — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jeanuel Belocian scored the opener as Bayer 04 Leverkusen thrashed KRC Genk 4-0 in a Club Friendly, setting up a trip to FC Carl Zeiss Jena on 1 August. The defender's early goal set the tone for a comfortable afternoon for Xabi Alonso's side, who never looked back after that ninth-minute breakthrough.

The turning point arrived in the ninth minute when Jeanuel Belocian put Leverkusen ahead with an unassisted strike, settling any early nerves. Nathan Tella doubled the lead three minutes before half-time, converting Jonas Hofmann's assist, before Afonso Moreira added a third just after the restart in the 49th minute. Christian Kofane then capped the scoring in the 54th minute, finishing off Moreira's assist to make it four.

Possession was dead even at 50% each, and Genk actually earned three corners to Leverkusen's two, but the German side's ruthless finishing told the story. Jeanuel Belocian was the standout with a 9.45 rating, scoring once from his defensive position to anchor the clean sheet. Leverkusen now prepare for their next friendly against Carl Zeiss Jena.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs KRC Genk?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4-0 KRC Genk (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Jeanuel Belocian (9') for Bayer 04 Leverkusen; Nathan Tella (42', assist Jonas Hofmann) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen; Afonso Moreira (49') for Bayer 04 Leverkusen; Christian Kofane (54', assist Afonso Moreira) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

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