Jong PSV U21 vs KRC Genk II

No detailed timeline of goals was published by the clubs at the time of writing, but the final scoreline — 4–2 — tells a story of a game that opened up as both sides traded blows. Genk II struck four times, while Jong PSV managed two replies, suggesting the encounter was more competitive than a routine blowout.

The match was played at PSV's training base, though the KRC Genk fixture list notes it was played behind closed doors, typical of early pre-season preparations.

Without a minute-by-minute account, the decisive phase appears to have been a second-half spell when Genk II extended their lead beyond Jong PSV's reach. The Belgian side's superior depth and match sharpness — having played two friendlies already in July — likely told as the game wore on.

No individual scorers or assist providers were confirmed by either club at the time of writing. Genk II's attack, which had put four past Oud-Heverlee Leuven II in a previous friendly (4–0 on 28 June), continued their productive pre-season form. For Jong PSV, the two goals represent a modest improvement but the defensive issues that saw them concede four suggest work remains before the Eerste Divisie season resumes.

The provider data confirms a 2–4 full-time scoreline but does not include half-time, shots, possession, or xG figures. Jong PSV had averaged 0.7 goals per game across their recent outings, well below the 2.0 they managed here, while Genk II's average of 1.65 goals per match was comfortably exceeded by their four-goal haul. The six total goals also surpassed the average of 2.3 per game in Jong PSV's recent fixtures, pointing to an unusually open affair.

The result is a useful fitness exercise for both reserve sides as they build towards their respective league campaigns. Genk II will play in the Belgian Challenger Pro League, while Jong PSV compete in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. KRC Genk II's next friendly is scheduled for 22 July against an opponent yet to be confirmed on their published calendar. Jong PSV's pre-season programme continues as they prepare for the 2026–27 Eerste Divisie campaign.

A straightforward pre-season win for Genk II, who looked sharper and more clinical in front of goal. Jong PSV will need to address defensive organisation before the competitive season begins. The six-goal total was encouraging for neutral observers but the lack of publicly available event data makes deeper tactical analysis impossible.