Halaily's Long Pass Changes Game in Saint-Gilloise's 3-3 Draw Against Beerschot

On August 4, 2026, Saint-Gilloise and Beerschot played an intense 3-3 draw in their Belgian Cup match, with the holders of the Belgian Cup scoring a late goal in the 88th minute but conceding an equalizer shortly after. The standout moment came from Anan Halaily, who started for the first time this season after previously coming off the bench in the Belgian Super Cup. Near his own penalty area just before halftime, Halaily delivered a precise long ball approximately 20 meters ahead to Guilherme Smith, sparking a quick counterattack that led to Raul Floro's equalizing goal.

Halaily's contribution was praised as he "proved his worth" upon returning to the starting lineup. Despite the draw, Saint-Gilloise missed a golden opportunity to secure a home victory and gain a significant advantage ahead of the second leg. If Saint-Gilloise advances, they will face the winner between Olympiacos and Næstved in the next round of the Champions League qualifiers.