Cyriel Dessers, a Nigerian forward, scored twice and provided an assist as Genk defeated Standard Liege 3-1 in their Belgian Pro League match on Sunday.
The victory became Genk’s first of the 2022–2023 campaign.
Dessers has already scored three goals and given one assist in two league games for the Smurfs this year.
The 27-year-old put Genk ahead after being set up by Ghana attacker Joseph Paintsil.
After 11 minutes, Dessers switched roles, setting up Mike Tresor for his team’s second goal of the contest.
A minute before the half-hour mark, the former Utrecht attacker scored his third goal of the contest from the penalty spot.
Four minutes before the end, Andras Nemeth of South Africa took his spot.
After two games and three points, the victory moved Genk up to fifth place in the 18-team league standings.
