Eendracht Termien 2 – 3 Jong Genk
International Club Friendly – 23 July 2026

Match Report: Jong Genk Edge Termien in Entertaining Friendly

Jong Genk, the reserve team of Belgian side KRC Genk, secured a narrow 3–2 win over Eendracht Termien in a lively pre-season friendly on Thursday. The match saw five goals, plenty of attacking intent, and valuable minutes for players on both sides.

End-to-End First Half

The match started at a frantic pace. Eendracht Termien, competing in the Belgian National Division 1, took the lead early with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box. However, Jong Genk’s young side responded quickly, equalising with a neat finish from a cutback. The visitors then took the lead before halftime with a powerful header from a corner. Termien pushed forward but were caught on the break, allowing Jong Genk to make it 3–1 just before the interval.

Termien Fight Back but Fall Short

In the second half, Eendracht Termien regrouped and pulled a goal back within ten minutes of the restart. A speculative long-range effort deflected past the Jong Genk goalkeeper, giving the home side hope. They pushed for an equaliser, but the Genk defence held firm, aided by the crossbar that denied Termien a 3–3 equaliser in the 80th minute.

Jong Genk managed the game well in the closing stages, keeping possession and frustrating the hosts. The final whistle confirmed a 3–2 victory for the Belgian Pro League reserves.

Key Performers

• Jong Genk’s attackers: Showed sharpness in front of goal, converting three of their chances. The movement of the front three caused constant problems.
• Termien’s midfield: Worked hard to regain possession and drive forward, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third when it mattered most.
• Goalkeepers: Both made important saves, but the Termien keeper will be disappointed with the deflected goal that sealed the win for Genk.

Pre-Season Progress

For Jong Genk, this friendly is part of their preparation for the Belgian Challenger Pro League season. The win provides a boost in confidence and shows the depth of talent in Genk’s academy system. Eendracht Termien, meanwhile, will take positives from their fighting spirit and will look to sharpen their finishing before their league campaign begins.

Friendly matches like this serve as important barometers for fitness and tactical development, and both teams will have learned plenty from the encounter.