Red-hot Joseph Paintsil adjudged Man of the Match in Genk’s big win over Anderlecht

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Ghana international Joseph Paintsil was adjudged with the Man of the Match award after inspiring Genk to victory over Anderlecht on Sunday.

Paintsil featured and put up an impressive show as Genk defeated Anderlecht 5-2 on match day 33 to close in on league title after opening a five-point lead on the table.

Paintsil scored a brace and assisted one to help his outfit to secure the three maximum points at stake.

Mbwana Samatta opened the scoring for Genk in the 36th minute before Algeria forward Islam Slimani equalized for Anderlecht in the 43rd minute.

Mohammed Aziz Quattara increased the lead for Genk before the half time break as Genk went into the break with a 2-1 lead.

After recess, Joseph Paintsil made it 3-1 with his goal in the 49th minute.

The Ghana international registered his 11th assist of the season for the fourth goal of the game which was scored by Bilal El Khannous.

Anders Dreyer reduced the deficit for Anderlecht in the 64th minute before Joseph Paintsil rounded it up with the fifth goal of the game in the 87th minute.

Paintsil is enjoying his best season with Genk and has scored 14 goals with 12 assists in the ongoing campaign.
 
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