We need Genk to have an off-night, admits realistic John Caulfield

Cork City, Genk, and the nearby provincial town of Hasselt, have all been devastated by the closure of Ford motor company plants over the years, but tonight at Genk’s new 25,000-capacity Luminus Arena, John Caulfield will be hoping to keep his Europa League dream motoring along for another week, at least.

This is the first time in the club’s 32-year history they have made it to a third round qualifier after wins over Linfield and BK Hacken but tonight’s opposition have real quality.

Genk will field eight full internationals in their ranks and have a good home record, though they are just wrapping up their pre-season and kick-off the Belgian Pro league season against Oostend on Sunday.