Tolu Arokodare continued his remarkable scoring streak, netting the opener in Genk's 4-0 victory over Dender at the Wesli De Cremer Stadium.
The Nigerian striker put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute, capitalising on a loose ball after Dender's defence failed to adequately clear a corner kick from Genk. The home team maintained Arokodare's lead to finish the first half with a solid advantage.
Christopher Bonsu Baah extended the lead for Thorsten Fink's side in the 52nd minute, with Patrik Hrosovsky adding the third goal in the 76th minute. Oh Hyeon-Gyu, who replaced Arokodare in the 74th minute, sealed the victory with the final goal in the 83rd minute.
Sunday's victory solidified Genk's position at the top of the league table. The Smurfs have won six matches, lost one, and drawn one, amassing a total of 19 points from a possible 24 after matchday eight.
Arokodare's impressive stats highlight his impact on the game
Against Sunday's opponents, Arokodare showcased his goal-scoring prowess with one shot on target that found the back of the net. He also recorded three shots off target and had three blocked attempts.
Demonstrating his versatility, he completed 13 of 15 passes with an impressive accuracy rate of 87% and made three key passes.
Additionally, Arokodare won two of seven ground duels and secured one out of eight aerial duels, while successfully executing one dribble from two attempts, highlighting his all-around contribution to the team's performance.
Arokodare's remarkable tally of six goals in eight games serves as a testament to his clinical finishing ability in front of goal.
Averaging 84 minutes of play per match, he has consistently demonstrated his knack for finding the net, solidifying his status as a key player for Genk in the Belgian Pro League.
