Europa League 2016-17 : Bilbao defeats Genk 5-3

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BILBAO, Nov. 3, 2016 (AMP) — Europa League 2016-17 : Athletic Bilbao defeated Genk by a score of 5-3 (halftime: 3-1), in a Europa League group stage game on Thursday night at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.

Aritz Aduriz served up another goal feast

Athletic Bilbao dominated the first half thanks to goals from Aduriz ('8, '24 on penalty, '44 on penalty). Leading 3-1 at the break, Los Leones further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Aduriz '74, '90/penalty).

The result put Genk top of Group F with 6 points. Bilbao is second with 6 points. In their next game, Genk will meet Rapid Vienna at the San Mamés Stadium on November 24, while Athletic Bilbao will face Sassuolo.

Fixtures and Results : Group F

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Overview

Athletic Bilbao

Genk

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Athletic Bilbao
5:3
Genk
5:3 (3:1)
  • 3 November 2016
  • 19:00
  • Bilbao

Group F

TeamPts
Genk6
Athletic Bilbao6
Sassuolo5
Rapid Vienna5
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