Gent and Anderlecht advance in Europa League qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Gent and Anderlecht continue their quest in European football with victories in their respective qualifiers. Anderlecht overcame Hammarby, initially trailing after Paulos Abraham's early goal, but rallied with Danylo Sikan, Mihajlo Cvetkovic, and Tristan Degreef scoring to secure a 3-1 win. Gent faced LNZ Cherkasy and needed penalties after drawing 0-0 across two matches. Gent converted all four of their penalty kicks, while Cherkasy missed twice, allowing Gent to advance. Anderlecht will next face PAOK, while Gent prepares to meet IFK Goteborg.
- •Anderlecht defeats Hammarby 3-1 to advance.
- •Gent draws 0-0 with LNZ Cherkasy, wins on penalties.
- •Anderlecht will play against PAOK next.
- •Gent faces IFK Goteborg in the next round.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Gent and Anderlecht eventually progress in Europe
"Gent and Anderlecht will both be continuing their European qualification campaigns. The two Belgian Pro League sides won their respective ties, with Anderlecht now one step closer to the Europa League...
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