An early goal from Leon McCann propelled Falkirk to a narrow victory against a Genk side that was playing its second pre-season friendly within 24 hours.

The Belgians had previously triumphed over Motherwell with a score of 4-3 in Friday’s friendly at Fir Park.

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However, they fell behind just six minutes into the match at Falkirk Stadium, thanks to a well-executed cross from trialist David Ninkovic, a 26-year-old Serbian winger formerly with Perth Azzurri.

Striker Ross MacIver missed his volley in front of goal, but full-back McCann was in position at the back post to convert the opportunity.

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg came close to equalizing when the Belgium Under-21 winger broke through on goal, only to send his shot crashing against the far post shortly after the hour mark.

Jelle Driessen then created a promising chance with a clever one-two at the edge of the penalty area, but the 17-year-old midfielder’s shot hit the underside of the bar with only the goalkeeper to beat.

Falkirk’s defense was again tested as the crossbar saved them from a powerful long-range effort by 18-year-old full-back Wout Kapers.