Ali Maamar contributed to RSC Anderlecht’s qualification for the third preliminary round of the Europa League. Starting against Hammarby on Thursday, July 30, the Moroccan full-back delivered a decisive assist during the victory of the Mauves at Lotto Park (3-1).
Anderlecht was surprisingly taken aback as early as the second minute. After a shot from Victor Lind was deflected by the post, Paulos Abraham recovered the ball to open the scoring for the Swedish club. Trailing at halftime, the Belgian team needed to respond after the draw obtained in the first leg in Sweden (1-1).
The response came as early as the 48th minute. Following an attack from the left side, the ball reached Ali Maamar in the box. The Moroccan passed the ball to Danylo Sikan, who equalized and reignited Anderlecht’s hopes. This action allowed Maamar to register a decisive assist in this European match.
The Mauves then dominated the second half. Mihajlo Cvetkovic gave them the lead in the 81st minute, before Tristan Degreef sealed the victory in the 89th. Anderlecht won 3-1 and qualified with a cumulative score of 4-2. The Belgian club will face PAOK Salonika in the next round.
Already dangerous in the first leg, where he missed a one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper, Ali Maamar confirms his offensive contribution. The 21-year-old player continues to establish himself in Anderlecht’s first team with his first decisive contribution on the European stage this season.
