23,582 spectators whipped up a good atmosphere at 3Arena, but it didn't take long before they were left with songs in their throats.
After six minutes, Victor Lind drew a free kick outside Hammarby's penalty area. Danylo Sikan thanked him for the dream situation and put away the 1-0.
But Hammarby were not to be left without an equaliser. When Anderlecht's Nathan Saliba was sent off, home coach Henrik Rydström made substitutions that would pay off.
Substitute Oscar Johansson Schellhas found Frank Junior Adjei, also a substitute, who equalised for 1-1.
Anderlecht are quick and skilled, but so are we. I hope my players take that with them. This is very much alive, says Henrik Rydström in Sportbladet's broadcast.
The return leg will be played on July 30.
