Stabæk (W) delivered a commanding all-round performance on Friday evening, easing to a 3-0 win over Ladies Genk B Women in the Belgian Women's First Division. From the opening whistle, the home side controlled the tempo, creating chances with regularity and never allowing their opponents to settle into a rhythm.

Clinical first-half display

The hosts took the lead in the 12th minute with a superb team move that split the Genk defence open. A patient build-up ended with a perfectly weighted through-ball, and the composed finish made it 1-0. Stabæk doubled their advantage midway through the half when a corner was met powerfully at the near post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Ladies Genk B tried to respond by pressing higher up the pitch, but Stabæk’s midfield continually found space between the lines. The match was effectively put to bed shortly after the restart when a swift counter-attack resulted in a third goal, this time a curling effort from the edge of the area that nestled into the top corner.

Defensive solidity and a valuable win

After the third goal, Stabæk managed the game professionally. They retained possession, restricted Genk to long-range attempts, and registered a well-deserved clean sheet. The performance underlined the depth and quality of the squad, as they remain firmly in contention at the upper end of the Belgian Women’s First Division standings.

For Ladies Genk B Women, the night was a learning experience against disciplined opposition. They will need to sharpen their defensive transitions and show more creativity in the final third as the season progresses.