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Rapid Vien vs Anderlecht (0-1)

Date: 5-10-2007
Wrote by: EP's webmaster

Hassan's Anderlecht did the unexpected and qualified to UEFA cup group stage despite their poor result in the home first leg where they drew 1-1. The Mauves won by a single goal in the 2nd leg through Serhat Akin in the first half and managed to defend their lead. Hassan played the full match and showed a solid display.

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After a series of poor displays and results, Anderlecht finally managed to achieve a good result as they beat Rapid Vien at their home and qualified to the UEFA cup group stage after winning 2-1 on aggregate.

In the first leg match, Anderlecht conceded a late goal from a freekick and the match ended in a 1-1 draw which meant that Anderlecht will have to beat their opponents in Austria in order to advance to the next round.

Hassan's side got the job done and won by a single goal as Serhat Akin cleverly slotted the ball home in the 24th minute after a fine cross from the right wing.

Anderlecht were the better side throughout the game and Hassan played an excellent match in midfield. The Egyptian and his teammates controlled the midfield with their strong tackling and fighting for every ball.


Hassan in particular shone in tackling as he made many successful tackles to win the ball cleanly from Rapid Vien players, he also linked very well with his teammates and his distribution with excellent.

The Mauves had more desire and quality to win than their opponents who couldn't take advantage from their away draw and the game ended in a 0-1 defeat for the Austrian side which meant their exit from the competition.

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