Joseph Paintsil features as Belgian champions Genk win opener against Kortrijk

Published on: 27 July 2019
Joseph Paintsil features as Belgian champions Genk win opener against Kortrijk
GENK, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 13 : Joseph Paintsil forward of Genk celebrates scoring a goal during the Europa League game between KRC Genk and Sarpsborg 08 FF on December 13, 2018 in Genk, Belgium, 13/12/2018 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonewsvia Getty Images)

Joseph Paintsil climbed off the bench to feature for Belgian champions Genk opened their season with a 2-1 home win over Kortrijk.

The Ghana youth international replaced Manuel Benson after 63 minutes.

Genk were tied 1-1 after Benjamin Nygren scored in the 54th minute to cancel out Julien de Sart's opener after 14 minutes.

Another substitute Ianis Hagi grabbed the match winner in the 76th minute.

Countryman Eric Ocansey was also a 54th minute substitute for Kortrijk.

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