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Junya Ito performance at KRC Genk

Overview

Japanese midfielder Junya Ito has demonstrated strong form for Belgian club KRC Genk. During an August 2 test match against Dutch side FC Twente, Ito scored one goal and provided an assist in a 2-1 victory, earning praise for his speed and potential.

Following this performance, Ito secured his first goal of the competitive season during a 4-0 Belgian Pro League victory against Beerschot on August 28. Playing from his preferred right-wing position, he scored the team’s second goal in the 19th minute after forcing a turnover and finishing with a left-footed shot. Fellow Japanese player Ayumu Yokoyama also featured in the match, starting for Genk before being substituted in the 71st minute.

Entities

Junya Ito · KRC Genk · Shunsuke Nakamura · RCD Espanyol · FC Twente

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Junya Ito scores first goal of season in KRC Genk victory

    Japanese forward Junya Ito scored his first goal of the season as KRC Genk defeated Beerschot 4-0 in the Belgian Pro League.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japanese footballers in Europe: Junya Ito's brace highlights success amid past disappointments

    Junya Ito scored and assisted in Genk's 2‑1 win over Twente, while a review notes past disappointments of Japanese players abroad, notably Shunsuke Nakamura’s brief, goalless spell at Espanyol.

Sources

football-zone.net · news.mynavi.jp · qoly.jp · soccerdigestweb.com · web.gekisaka.jp