Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil was in action for KRC Genk in their 3-2 defeat toClub Brugge on the opening day of the 2022/23 Belgian Pro League season.
Painstil climbed off the bench to replace Luca Oyen in the 43rd minute as his side lost their first game of the season at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Club Brugge took the lead after 22 minutes thanks to Andreas Skov Olsen’s effort. The Denmark international curled Ferran Jutgla’s pass nicely into the far corner of Maarten Vandevoordt’s goal.
The lead lasted eight minutes with Dessers levelling matters for the Blue-White at the half-hour mark.
After the recess, the visiting side took the lead for the first time after Burundi prospect Mike Ndayishimiye tucked home an assist from Junya Ito.
That setback fired Club Brugge up and they made it 2-2 on the hour mark with Hans Vanaken the scorer.
Paintsil fouled Clinton Mata in the box, prompting referee Nicolas Laforge to award a penalty.
Although Cyle Larin missed the ensuing kick, Skov Olsen drilled home the rebound to send Wouter Vrancken’s men home with heads bowed low.
Club Brugge held on to secure their first league win of the season.
