Kumordzi scores debut Belgian goal in Genk hard-fought win
Posted On Sunday, 10th March 2013
Bennard Kumordzi, third from right, celebrates with his Genk team-mates after a hard-fought 3-2 win over a stubborn Gent side at the Cristal Arena in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday
By Akyereko Frimpong Manson
Ghanaian midfielder Bennard Kumordzi came off the bench to score a memorable header for KRC Genk in their nervy 3-2 win over Gent in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday evening.
Kumordzi was introduced as a 32nd minute replacement for Trinidad and Tobago international Khaleem Hyland who suffered an injury.
Thomas Buffel had given Genk a 9th minute lead but Zambian international Rodgers Kola cancelled the lead before Petit-Pelé Mboyo Ilombé gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at the Cristal Arena.
It took Kumordzi to restore parity for his side on the hour mark.
French international Julien Gorius weighed in a corner kick from the right for the 27-year-old former Panionios playmaker to connect home with a powerful header.
Kumordzi has been in a fine shape for Genk in the Pro League and Saturday’s goal is a big statement about his fine form which could trigger a consideration from Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah in the Ghana team.
He played a starring role in Genk’s victory over giants Anderlecht to reach the final of the Belgian Cup.
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Kumordzi needs a B/S call-up.