Anderlecht came from a goal down to beat Hammarby IF 3-1 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Despite having only 10% possession, the Belgian side overwhelmed their Swedish opponents with 21 total shots and 10 corner kicks.
Hammarby took a shock lead inside three minutes when Paulos Abraham scored. Anderlecht levelled just after the break through Danylo Sikan, assisted by Ali Maamar. Two late goals sealed the win: Mihajlo Cvetkovic put them ahead in the 81st minute, and Tristan Degreef added a third in the 89th.
The box score tells a remarkable story: Hammarby enjoyed 90% possession but managed only six shots, three on target. Anderlecht, in contrast, had 21 attempts, six on target, and forced three saves from the Hammarby goalkeeper. The hosts were ruthlessly efficient despite having so little of the ball.
