Paul Onuachu scored a hat-trick as Genk started their 2021 with an emphatic 4-1 victory over AS Eupen in a Belgian First Division A encounter on Wednesday.
Onuachu who has played in all but one of Genk's league matches this season, extended his dominance in the top scorer chart with 19 goals while his team close the gap on leaders Club Brugge to a point.
The 26-year-old restored the visitors' lead at the Kehrwegstadion just before half-time and he later converted two penalties after the restart to secure maximum points.
Editors' Picks
Nine minutes after grabbing his third goal of the night, the Super Eagles striker was replaced by his compatriot Cyril Dessers as Genk remain unbeaten in their last three outings in the Belgian top-flight.