In-form Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil wins third consecutive Man of the Match after exploits in Genk’s victory

Published on: 06 February 2023

Ghana international Joseph Paintsil won his third consecutive man of the match award in Genk's win against Gent in the Belgium top-flight league on Sunday.

Painstil started and lasted 84 minutes in his sides 3-2 away win over Gent on Sunday night.

He registered his name on the scoresheet as his side cruised to victory.

The home team shot into the lead through Hyun-Seok Hong after just nine minutes but Joseph Paintsil scored to level pegging in the 23rd minute to make it 1-1.

It was his third goal in three consecutive games for Genk. He scored against Seraing last weekend and Eupen in midweek.

After the break, the visitors doubled their lead through Collins Sor, who scored in the 62nd minute.

Nigerian striker Toluwalase Arokodare added Genk’s third goal of the game in the 86th minute but Laurent Depoitre pulled one back for Gent two minutes later to make 3-2 at the end of the game.

The 25-year-old is enjoying an amazing campaign, scoring 10 goals and providing 9 assists in the Belgian top-flight.

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