GENK, Belgium (Interstat) — Genk began its First Division A campaign with a 2-0 victory over visiting Anderlecht on Sunday at Cegeka Arena.

The hosts, projected as strong favorites, broke a deadlock in the 68th minute when midfielder Yira Sor scored. Forward Robin Mirisola sealed the win with a goal in the 84th minute. Defenders Joris Kayembe and Zakaria El Ouahdi, along with substitute Coba da Costa, provided assists.

Anderlecht, which received no yellow cards, failed to generate a goal. The result defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw by Interstat. The loss gives Anderlecht an 0-1 start to the league season, while Genk opens 1-0.