Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the 10th goal of his season on March 15, 2025, helping KRC Genk secure a 2-1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise during their Belgian Pro League match at Cegeka Arena. The young forward displayed his attacking prowess during the game, driving his team closer to the top of the league.
The match started with Genk taking control, as Tolu Arokodare found the back of the net, scoring the opening goal in the second half. This set the tone for the rest of the match, heightening expectations for the Genk fans. It wasn’t long before Oh Hyeon-gyu doubled the lead with his right-footed shot, expertly capitalizing on a counterattack 83 minutes in. This goal marked his significant achievement of 10 goals for the season, boosting his contributions to two assists over 31 appearances.
While Union Saint-Gilloise managed to pull one back through Anouar Ait EI Hadj, scoring in the 89th minute, it was not enough to change the outcome of the match, sealing the victory for Genk with a final score of 2-1. With this win, they maintained their commanding position at the top of the league table, now 12 points clear of second-placed Club Brugge.
Oh's impressive form is particularly timely as the Korean national team prepares for two upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Jordan during the March international break, beginning on March 17, 2025. His contributions on the pitch have made him one to watch closely as he looks to build on his success from the past season.
Oh was not considered for starting roles during the national team's recent qualifiers last year, where manager Hong Myung-bo preferred other players. Specifically, Joo Min-kyu from Daejeon Hana Citizen and Oh Se-hun of Machida Zelvia were utilized instead. Yet, Oh’s consistent performance is giving fans renewed hope for his inclusion and impact in the national lineup.
The upcoming matches for Korea will take place at home, with the first against Oman set for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Goyang, Gyeonggi, and the second against Jordan scheduled for March 25, 2025, at Suwon, Gyeonggi. Fans are optimistic, hoping this international break allows for Oh Hyeon-gyu to carve out more opportunities to showcase his skill, something he has displayed consistently throughout this season.
While the league season progresses, Oh continues to gather momentum, with the potential to carry this form onto the international stage. His last game performance might just be the boost he needs to convince his national team coach of his deserving spot as they aim for World Cup qualification.
The match on March 15 was not only pivotal for Genk in terms of league standing but also for the young striker as he works to secure his place on the national squad. With the team's strong form, Oh and his teammates look to maintain this momentum as fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming March international break matches.