UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round 2
Sheriff Tiraspol 0 - 5 FT Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Events
S. Abu Farkhi (I. Shahar) 5'
17' Baye Assane Ciss
D. Peretz (R. Revivo) 29'
HT
46' ↓ B. Ciss ↑B. Fomba
46' ↓ Sapata ↑V. Fratea
Sagiv Jehezkel 48'
S. Jehezkel (R. Revivo) 53'
60' Miguel Mota
↓ I. Noy ↑O. Davida 64'
↓ I. Shahar ↑K. Belic 64'
↓ S. Jehezkel ↑H. Varela 64'
66' ↓ A. Pergjoni ↑S. Kone
66' ↓ Mota ↑M. Ouedraogo
↓ Maccabi Tel Aviv ↑D. Glazer 72'
73' Soumaila Magassouba
S. Abu Farkhi 74'
76' Mamoutou Ouedraogo
77' Danila Forov
I. Sissokho 78'
↓ I. Ben Hamo ↑T. Asante 80'
80' ↓ L. Jaures-Ulrich ↑J. Modelo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sheriff Tiraspol
Goalkeepers
E. Timbur
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Defenders
B. Ciss
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S. Magassouba
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Rai
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Mota
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Midfielders
A. Pergjoni
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D. Klas
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Sapata
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D. Forov
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L. Jaures-Ulrich
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Forwards
J. Asprilla Moreno
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BENCH
R. Josan
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N. Cebotari
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M. Ouedraogo
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N. Swen
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B. Fomba
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J. Modelo
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V. Fratea
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Ze Flores
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V. Nihaev
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V. Cozma
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S. Kone
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E. Ivanov
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
Ofek Melika
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Defenders
Itay Ben Hamo
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Mohamed Ali Camara
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Raz Shlomo
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Sagiv Yehezkel
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Roy Revivo
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Midfielders
Ido Shahar
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Issouf Sissokho
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Itamar Noy
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Dor Peretz
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Forwards
Saied Abu Farchi
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BENCH
Roi Mishpati
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Tyrese Asante
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Noam Ben Harush
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N. Schwartz
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Shahar Rosen
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Kristijan Belić
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Dan Glazer
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Hélio Varela
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I. Ben Simon
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Osher Davida
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Elad Madmon
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O. N. Azo
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Sheriff Tiraspol | 0 - 5 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | UEFA Europa League | Sheriff Stadium |
07/23/2026
Sheriff Tiraspol Win
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win
Draw
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A Five-Star Maccabi Masterclass Demolishes Sheriff
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. An absolute demolition job in Tiraspol saw Maccabi Tel Aviv ruthlessly dismantle their hosts, turning a crucial qualifying tie into a breathtaking statement of European intent.
Early Dominance at Sheriff Arena
The sheer Stakes of this UEFA Europa League second qualifying round clash were evident from the opening exchanges, but the expected tactical chess match never materialised. Instead, Maccabi Tel Aviv arrived at Sheriff Arena with a singular, destructive purpose. Our verdict on the opening phase is simple: it was total football from the visitors. They immediately monopolised the ball, settling into a rhythm that eventually saw them dominate possession with a staggering 69%. Sheriff Tiraspol found themselves chasing shadows, forced into cynical fouls just to break up the relentless waves of yellow and blue. The hosts racked up five yellow cards early on, struggling to cope with an opponent that was structurally superior and hungrier for the ball. The tone was set irrevocably, turning the hosts' own backyard into a tactical nightmare.
The Floodgates Open
The complete lack of Balance in the midfield battle became the pivotal narrative as the first half wore on. Whenever the hosts attempted to push out and relieve the mounting pressure, they were ruthlessly sliced open. The visitors orchestrated an astounding 134 attacking moves throughout the contest, turning a tight continental fixture into an exhibition match. It was a masterclass in exploiting space, as every turnover translated into a lightning-fast transition. The sheer volume of chances—15 total shots with 11 hitting the target—left the Moldovan side entirely unmoored. It is rare to see a home team dismantled so thoroughly in European competition, but the visitors exhibited a clinical edge that simply could not be contained. The tactical pivot wasn’t a single substitution or formation change; it was the inevitable collapse of a dam under unbearable pressure.
A Tale of Two Keepers
Despite the lopsided five-goal margin, the underlying Intensity of the fixture remained remarkably high thanks to a truly bizarre subplot: incredible goalkeeper heroics on both ends of the pitch. Between the posts, the two shot-stoppers combined for an astonishing 12 saves. The hosts' goalkeeper was besieged, making six crucial interventions that ironically prevented the scoreline from reaching historic, double-digit embarrassment. Conversely, the visiting keeper had to remain remarkably sharp, stepping up to deny six separate shots on target from a desperate side hunting for a late consolation prize. Ultimately, this five-goal demolition serves as a massive warning shot to the rest of the Europa League hopefuls. The tie is effectively dead and buried before the return leg, sending the Israeli powerhouse marching confidently toward the next round with their reputation fiercely enhanced.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Maccabi dominated possession with 69% and unleashed 15 shots, overwhelming Sheriff's defense in a ruthless display of attacking superiority.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early European Dreams on the Line in Moldova
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. This second qualifying round tie is a gritty test of nerve where early season rust could end Europa League ambitions before they even begin.
The Setup
The journey to the Europa League main draw runs through Sheriff Stadium on July 23, 2026. Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive as narrow favorites, boasting better tactical cohesion. However, a modest Form rating across both camps points to early-season growing pains. A low Stars metric reflects a lack of household names, meaning this will be a blue-collar scrap. The Stakes are strictly about survival in Europe; there are no second chances if they fall too far behind in this leg. With a solid Balance score underlying the matchup, expect a tight, cautious affair where margins dictate the outcome.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty unit-versus-unit clash. Sheriff Tiraspol must find a way past a resolute visiting backline. Maccabi's defensive unit, anchored by R. Revivo and T. Asante, will aim to absorb early pressure and silence the home crowd. If Sheriff's attacking line cannot break through that structure, the visitors will confidently dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Our take favors the visitors stealing a narrow victory. Maccabi Tel Aviv will likely sit deep, absorb Sheriff's disjointed attacks, and strike efficiently on the counter. Expect a cagey 1-0 away win that leaves everything to play for in the return leg.