Match report

Sheriff Tiraspol Defeats Omonia Nicosia 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia
0–3
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Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol
Sep 8, 2022

Sheriff Tiraspol secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Omonia Nicosia in their UEFA Europa League clash. The game was dominated by the visitors, who scored early and maintained control throughout the match. Ricky Akanbi and Isaac Atiemwen were key figures for Sheriff as they capitalized on defensive errors from Omonia.

Key Facts

  • • Sheriff Tiraspol defeated Omonia Nicosia 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League match.
  • • R. Akanbi scored the opening goal for Sheriff Tiraspol in the 2nd minute, assisted by M. Koval.
  • • I. Atiemwen converted a penalty and was also shown a yellow card in the 56th minute.
  • • Mamadou Diop secured Sheriff's third goal from an assist by R. Akanbi in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Omonia Nicosia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 40 Fabiano (G)
  • 73 N. Miletić (D)
  • 22 Á. Lang (D)
  • 30 N. Panagiotou (D)
  • 3 A. Matthews (M)
  • 76 C. Charalampous (M)
  • 8 Moreto Cassamá (M)
  • 42 M. Diskerud (M)
  • 17 J. Lecjaks (M)
  • 7 Bruno Souza (F)
  • 11 B. Barker (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 F. Uzoho
  • 18 K. Ansarifard
  • 13 F. Papoulis
  • 90 R. Bezus
  • 31 I. Kousoulos
  • 1 C. Panayi
  • 2 P. Psaltis
  • 6 Héctor Yuste
  • 14 F. Kitsos
  • 10 L. Loizou
  • 20 P. Zachariou
  • 19 F. Bachirou

Sheriff Tiraspol

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Koval (G)
  • 20 A. Zohouri (D)
  • 15 G. Kiki (D)
  • 6 S. Radeljić (D)
  • 2 P. Kpozo (D)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 18 M. Kyabou (M)
  • 10 C. Badolo (M)
  • 7 A. Ouattara (F)
  • 80 I. Atiemwen (F)
  • 61 I. Rasheed (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 S. Mudasiru
  • 28 Pernambuco
  • 42 Renan Guedes
  • 11 Felipe Vizeu
  • 4 Heron
  • 25 R. Dumenco
  • 33 S. Paşcenco
  • 12 A. Darankoum

Timeline

  1. Sheriff Tiraspol
    2' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Akanbi · Assist: M. Koval
  2. Sheriff Tiraspol
    8' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    R. Akanbi

    Foul

  3. Omonia Nicosia
    46' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabiano · On: F. Uzoho
  4. Sheriff Tiraspol
    52' Sheriff Tiraspol Var · Penalty confirmed
    I. Atiemwen
  5. Omonia Nicosia
    54' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lang

    Handball

  6. Sheriff Tiraspol
    55' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Penalty
    I. Atiemwen
  7. Sheriff Tiraspol
    56' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    I. Atiemwen
  8. Omonia Nicosia
    73' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Barker · On: Karim Ansarifard
  9. Omonia Nicosia
    73' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Moreto Cassamá · On: F. Papoulis
  10. Sheriff Tiraspol
    74' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Atiemwen · On: M. Salifu
  11. Sheriff Tiraspol
    76' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diop · Assist: R. Akanbi
  12. Omonia Nicosia
    81' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruno · On: R. Bezus
  13. Omonia Nicosia
    82' Omonia Nicosia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Charalampous · On: Ioannis Kousoulos
  14. Omonia Nicosia
    84' Omonia Nicosia Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Bezus
  15. Omonia Nicosia
    85' Omonia Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bezus

    Foul

  16. Sheriff Tiraspol
    89' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    M. Salifu
  17. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+4 Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Abou Ouattara · On: Pernambuco
  18. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+5 Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Akanbi · On: Felipe Vizeu
  19. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+7 Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kpozo

    Time wasting

  20. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+10 Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Zohouri · On: Renan Guedes
  21. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+10 Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Kpozo · On: Heron

Match Stats

Stat Omonia Nicosia Sheriff Tiraspol
Fouls 4 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 73%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 492 321
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 398 233
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sheriff Tiraspol took an early lead through Ricky Akanbi, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The confirmation of a penalty by video assistant referee (VAR) and subsequent conversion by Isaac Atiemwen solidified Sheriff’s control over the match.