Paul Onuachu scored the only goal for 10-man KRC Genk in a 1-0 win over Leuven in the Belgian Jupiter on Saturday.
Onuachu’s goal was his fourth in nine league appearances for Genk this season.
He has also scored in three consecutive games for Genk, who leads the league table after 12 games.
Onuachu scored the game’s only goal in the 16th minute before leaving after 76 minutes.
Onuachu Bags 4th League Goal Of The Season as Genk Wins
However, Genk’s Ecuadorian defender Angelo Preciado was sent off after receiving a straight red card on 42 minutes.
Genk are only one point ahead of second-placed Antwerp, who will visit Standard Liege on Sunday.
Onuachu scored 21 goals in 35 league games for his team last season.
