Hassan stars as Anderlecht demolish Beveren 8-1

Argentine striker Nicolas Frutos opened his team's account in the 1st minute, before Moroccan midfielder Mbark Boussoufa hit a quick hat-trick in 20 minutes.

Beveren's Romeo Seka pulled a consolation goal for his team in the 76th minute, but Congolese substitute Dieumerci Mbokani reassured Anderlecht's lead with a fifth goal three minutes later.

Hassan won a penalty for Anderlecht in the 84th minute, and the Egyptian skipper converted from the spot in style with a delicate chip.

Mbokani completed his hat-trick when he grabbed two goals in the last three minutes, to conclude the huge score line.

Hassan's impact on the game was significant, as he set up Boussoufa twice, in the 34th minute with a pinpoint cross, and with a fine through ball at the stroke of halftime.

The versatile midfielder completed a hat-trick of assists when he provided Mbokani with the first of his three goals.

Anderlecht's win kept them in charge of the table with 74 points, leading hot chasers Genk, who won 1-0 at Lokeren on Friday, by two points.

The Belgian champions have to win their remaining two games in order to preserve their tag.