Anderlecht and Gent draw in European competition qualifiers

Anderlecht and Gent both opened their European qualification campaigns with draws on Thursday evening. Anderlecht faced Hammarby in Stockholm, initially taking the lead through Danylo Sikan but conceding an equalizer to Frank Junior Adjei after a late red card for Nathan Saliba. Gent played in Poland against LNZ Cherkasy, recording 10 shots on target but failing to score, while managing to keep their opponents at bay. Both teams will return home for the second leg of their ties next week, with Gent needing to advance without a second chance.

• 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Anderlecht and Gent draw opening games in European competition qualifiers