“The ref fell into their trap the third time”: Racing Genk displeased after a questionable penalty that gave Club victory

Was it a penalty or not? Opinions were divided after Club Brugge – Racing Genk around the decisive 2-1. In one image Sadick appeared to be kicking Jutgla’s foot, but in another he did not. The VAR and ref Lawrence Visser still put the ball on the spot. “For me it was not a penalty,” Genk coach Thorsten Fink said afterwards.

According to one, Jutgla played it very cleverly, according to the other, Sadick mainly made a very stupid mistake.

Anyway, there was a lot to be said about the crucial phase in minute 70 that decided Club Brugge – Racing Genk. On the advice of the VAR, referee Lawrence Visser gave a penalty to blue-black, which Tzolis converted flawlessly.

According to Genk midfielder Jarne Steuckers, the ref should have taken into account the fact that Jutgla “could never get into position to kick at goal”. “He controlled the ball too far from his foot. Okay, I think Sadick then hits him lightly, but I think it’s far too little. That’s football – sometimes you hit each other.”

Club tried to score a penalty three times in the same way.

Genk coach Thorsten Fink

Genk coach Thorsten Fink also had a clear opinion about the moment in question.

“Did you find it questionable?” the coach answered the interviewer’s question. “It’s good that you see it too. Deciding a match this way is not good. This match deserved a draw, not 2-1.”

“Look, for me it was not a penalty. Club tried to score a penalty three times in the same way. The ref fell into their trap. That is not okay. The ball would also have gone over the back line. Then I found the mistake also a penalty on Bonsu Baah.”

“Oh well, it is what it is. This loss is not a great result, but neither is it a drama. Now we have to go all out for the win in front of our own audience.”