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Falkirk edges past Genk with early goal in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Falkirk edges past Genk with early goal in friendly

Summary

Falkirk secured a narrow win over Genk at Falkirk Stadium on July 18. Leon McCann scored early in the match, finding the net in the sixth minute after a cross from David Ninkovic. Genk, who had played a match less than a day prior, missed several opportunities to equalize, including a shot from Noah Adedeji-Sternberg that hit the post. Despite their chances, including a close call from Jelle Driessen, the young Belgian side could not find a goal.

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By the Numbers

•Falkirk won 1-0 against Genk in a pre-season friendly.
•Leon McCann scored the only goal in the sixth minute.
•Noah Adedeji-Sternberg hit the post for Genk seeking an equalizer.
•Genk fielded a mix of senior and youth players.
•Falkirk Stadium hosted the July 18 match.

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An early goal from Leon McCann was enough to give Falkirk a narrow win over a Genk side who were playing their second pre-season friendly within 24 hours. Striker Ross MacIver fluffed his volley in front of goal, but full-back McCann was on hand at the back post to fire home. Noah Adedeji-Sternberg came close to an equaliser when the Belgium Under-21 winger was through on goal but fired against the face of the far post just after the hour mark.
— Yahoo Sports

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