KRC Genk II beat MVV Maastricht 6-0 in a Club Friendly on 25 August 2026. The scoreline tells you most of what you needed to know before kick-off, though not in the way either side might have hoped.
Genk II had been inconsistent of late — two wins, two draws, one loss in their last five — but they found something against a Maastricht side that had looked decent enough on paper. To be fair, Maastricht had won three of their previous five, including a 1-0 victory over Volendam, so this was not a mismatch on paper. On the pitch, it was a different story.
Genk II's recent results suggested a team still finding its rhythm. They dropped points against Liège and Oud-Heverlee Leuven II, lost heavily to Eupen, but came through against Zelzate and held Royal Antwerp II to a draw. By then, they had something to prove, and they went about it with a confidence that Maastricht could not match.
Maastricht's form had been steadier than Genk's in some respects. They beat Eindhoven 3-2, won 2-1 at Jong Utrecht, held Patro Eisden, but then lost to Gent II. The loss to Gent II was the warning sign. They were not ready for what came next.
What stands out is not the six goals but how the game felt. Genk II worked their way into positions, took their chances when they came, and saw the game out without looking back. Maastricht gave too much away in the wrong areas. The result is a clean sheet for Genk II and a reminder that friendlies still matter when you are trying to build momentum before the real season begins.