Match report

Farul Constanta Defeats Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Farul Constanta
Farul Constanta
1–0
FT
Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol
Jul 12, 2023

Farul Constanta held off Sheriff Tiraspol to secure a 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League encounter, thanks to an early goal from D. Kiki on the 56th minute. Both teams struggled with discipline, as yellow cards were doled out throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Farul Constanta secured victory against Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • D. Kiki scored the only goal of the game at 56 minutes, assisted by D. Alibec.
  • • Sheriff Tiraspol accumulated multiple yellow cards: Moussa Kyabou (49'), Amine Talal (52'), and Didier Bueno (55').
  • • Farul Constanta also received several yellows: D. Kiki (9'), Adrian Mazilu (33'), Tudor Băluță (53')

Lineups

Farul Constanta

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Aioani (G)
  • 25 D. Kiki (D)
  • 21 K. Boli (D)
  • 3 M. Popescu (D)
  • 27 A. Borza (D)
  • 16 D. Nedelcu (M)
  • 18 A. Artean (M)
  • 6 T. Băluță (M)
  • 26 A. Mazilu (F)
  • 9 Rivaldinho (F)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Diogo Queirós
  • 10 M. Borgnino
  • 22 D. Sîrbu
  • 77 E. Sali
  • 45 Gustavo Marins
  • 8 I. Vînă
  • 29 V. Dumitrache
  • 44 Z. Bassong
  • 19 L. Andronache
  • 1 A. Buzbuchi
  • 80 N. Popescu

Sheriff Tiraspol

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Koval (G)
  • 20 A. Zohouri (D)
  • 23 C. Tovar (D)
  • 4 M. Garananga (M)
  • 3 D. Bueno (D)
  • 16 K. Apostolakis (D)
  • 14 A. Talal (M)
  • 18 M. Kyabou (M)
  • 8 João Paulo (M)
  • 17 J. Mbekeli (M)
  • 90 Luvannor (F)

Substitutes

  • 69 P. Ademo
  • 10 C. Badolo
  • 27 Vinícius
  • 2 A. Djibo
  • 1 V. Straistari
  • 26 A. Dijinari
  • 33 S. Paşcenco
  • 21 C. Ngah
  • 24 D. Forov
  • 31 D. Boţan

Timeline

  1. Farul Constanta
    9' Farul Constanta Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kiki
  2. Farul Constanta
    33' Farul Constanta Card · Yellow Card
    Adrian Mazilu
  3. Sheriff Tiraspol
    49' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Kyabou
  4. Sheriff Tiraspol
    52' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Amine Talal
  5. Farul Constanta
    53' Farul Constanta Card · Yellow Card
    Tudor Băluță
  6. Sheriff Tiraspol
    55' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Didier Bueno
  7. Farul Constanta
    56' Farul Constanta Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kiki · Assist: D. Alibec
  8. Farul Constanta
    58' Farul Constanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tudor Băluță · On: D. Queiros
  9. Farul Constanta
    58' Farul Constanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rivaldinho · On: M. Borgnino
  10. Sheriff Tiraspol
    64' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moussa Kyabou · On: P. Ademo
  11. Sheriff Tiraspol
    65' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Amine Talal · On: C. Badolo
  12. Farul Constanta
    70' Farul Constanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adrian Mazilu · On: D. Sîrbu
  13. Farul Constanta
    70' Farul Constanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Borza · On: E. Sali
  14. Sheriff Tiraspol
    72' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mbekeli · On: Vinícius
  15. Farul Constanta
    84' Farul Constanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Alibec · On: Gustavo Marins
  16. Sheriff Tiraspol
    89' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Apostolakis · On: A. Djibo

Match Stats

Stat Farul Constanta Sheriff Tiraspol
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 3 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively in Farul Constanta's favor when D. Kiki scored at the 56th minute, breaking through Sheriff Tiraspol’s defense.
  • ▸ Farul Constanta maintained their lead despite receiving multiple yellow cards, showcasing strong defensive resolve and tactical discipline.