KRC Genk 0, Midtjylland 1

HERNING, Denmark (Interstat) — A first-half strike from forward Cho Guesung proved decisive as Midtjylland W opened its Europa League campaign with a 1-0 victory over KRC Gent on Thursday afternoon at a rain-slicked MCH Arena. The match, the opening group stage fixture for both sides, defied pregame projections that favored a higher-scoring affair. Statistical models had heavily favored the Danish side, but a disciplined, if ultimately fruitless, defensive effort from the Belgian visitors kept the contest tight throughout. Midtjylland W, the home side, controlled proceedings from the outset, applying consistent pressure on the Gent backline. The breakthrough arrived in… Read more...