Match report

Servette FC Defeats Sheriff Tiraspol 2-1 in Europa League

Servette FC
Servette FC
2–1
FT
Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol
Nov 9, 2023

Servette FC held off a spirited comeback to secure a vital 2-1 victory against Sheriff Tiraspol at the Stade de Geneve. An early own goal from Yoan Severin put Servette ahead, but it was goals by S. Rouiller and C. Bedia that sealed their triumph in the UEFA Europa League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Servette FC defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 2-1.
  • • Yoan Severin scored an own goal for Servette in the 12th minute.
  • • S. Rouiller netted a crucial goal for Servette at the 84th minute.
  • • C. Bedia added to Servette's lead with a penalty kick in injury time, 90+2 minutes.
  • • A. Zohouri was shown a red card for Sheriff Tiraspol.

Lineups

Servette FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 32 J. Frick (G)
  • 20 T. Magnin (D)
  • 4 S. Rouiller (D)
  • 19 Y. Severin (D)
  • 18 B. Mazikou (D)
  • 9 M. Stevanović (M)
  • 8 T. Cognat (M)
  • 5 G. Ondoua (M)
  • 77 B. Bolla (M)
  • 17 D. Kutesa (F)
  • 29 C. Bedia (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 E. Crivelli
  • 21 J. Guillemenot
  • 30 S. Diba
  • 6 A. Baron
  • 31 T. Ouattara
  • 1 J. Mall
  • 33 N. Vouilloz

Sheriff Tiraspol

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Koval (G)
  • 20 A. Zohouri (D)
  • 23 C. Tovar (D)
  • 15 G. Kiki (D)
  • 17 J. Mbekeli (M)
  • 10 C. Badolo (M)
  • 14 A. Talal (M)
  • 8 João Paulo (M)
  • 28 A. Artunduaga (M)
  • 11 Ricardinho (F)
  • 30 D. Ankeye (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 M. Garan'anga
  • 16 K. Apostolakis
  • 29 V. Coliş
  • 1 V. Straistari
  • 33 S. Paşcenco
  • 32 R. Scurtul

Timeline

  1. Sheriff Tiraspol
    12' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Own Goal
    Yoan Severin
  2. Sheriff Tiraspol
    37' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    C. Badolo

    Foul

  3. Servette FC
    54' Servette FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Magnin · On: Enzo Crivelli
  4. Sheriff Tiraspol
    58' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ricardinho · On: Munashe Garananga
  5. Servette FC
    69' Servette FC Card · Yellow Card
    Yoan Severin

    Argument

  6. Sheriff Tiraspol
    72' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mbekeli · On: K. Apostolakis
  7. Servette FC
    76' Servette FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ondoua · On: J. Guillemenot
  8. Sheriff Tiraspol
    79' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    A. Zohouri

    Time wasting

  9. Servette FC
    81' Servette FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cognat · On: Samba Diba
  10. Servette FC
    81' Servette FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bradley Mazikou · On: A. Baron
  11. Servette FC
    84' Servette FC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Rouiller
  12. Servette FC
    90'+2 Servette FC Goal · Penalty
    C. Bedia
  13. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Gabi Kiki

    Argument

  14. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Red Card
    A. Zohouri

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Servette FC Sheriff Tiraspol
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 76%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 25 6
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 511 313
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 9 1
xG 2.42 0.48
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 442 238
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 14 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by Yoan Severin set the tone for Servette FC's dominance in the first half, giving them an unexpected lead.
  • ▸ S. Rouiller's goal in the 84th minute was a turning point as it provided crucial insurance after Sheriff Tiraspol had pressed hard to equalize.
  • ▸ The red card issued to A. Zohouri at full time for Sheriff Tiraspol significantly altered the game's momentum, ensuring Servette could control the match with their numerical advantage.