Match report

Slavia Praha Defeats Sheriff Tiraspol 3–2 in UEFA Europa League

Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff Tiraspol
2–3
FT
Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
Nov 30, 2023

Slavia Praha stunned Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Europa League, securing a narrow win by scoring three goals against two. Václav Jurečka broke the deadlock early for Slavia before Carlos Tovar and Jean Mbekeli equalized and put Sheriff ahead. However, Christos Zafeiris and Mounir Tijani's late efforts sealed victory for the Czech side.

Key Facts

  • • Václav Jurečka scored twice (17th minute penalty cancelled out by VAR, 19th minute goal)
  • • Carlos Tovar and Jean Mbekeli equalized for Sheriff (45+3rd, 56th minutes)
  • • Christos Zafeiris and Mounir Tijani sealed victory with late goals (78th, 90+5th minutes)

Lineups

Sheriff Tiraspol

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Koval (G)
  • 16 K. Apostolakis (D)
  • 23 C. Tovar (D)
  • 4 M. Garan'anga (D)
  • 28 A. Artunduaga (D)
  • 17 J. Mbekeli (M)
  • 11 Ricardinho (M)
  • 14 A. Talal (M)
  • 10 C. Badolo (M)
  • 8 João Paulo (M)
  • 90 Luvannor (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 D. Ankeye
  • 27 Vinícius Paiva
  • 22 B. Vardar
  • 29 V. Coliş
  • 32 R. Scurtul
  • 1 V. Straistari
  • 33 S. Paşcenco

Slavia Praha

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Mandous (G)
  • 8 L. Masopust (D)
  • 5 I. Ogbu (D)
  • 18 J. Bořil (D)
  • 21 D. Douděra (M)
  • 10 C. Zafeiris (M)
  • 19 O. Dorley (M)
  • 17 L. Provod (M)
  • 22 A. Dumitrescu (M)
  • 15 V. Jurečka (F)
  • 14 M. van Buren (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Wallem
  • 13 M. Chytil
  • 9 M. Tijani
  • 27 T. Vlček
  • 25 J. Hromada
  • 31 J. Sirotník
  • 1 O. Kolář
  • 26 I. Schranz
  • 29 M. Tomič

Timeline

  1. Slavia Praha
    17' Slavia Praha Var · Penalty cancelled
    V. Jurečka
  2. Slavia Praha
    19' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Jurečka · Assist: Jan Bořil
  3. Sheriff Tiraspol
    33' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Apostolakis

    Foul

  4. Slavia Praha
    45'+2 Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dumitrescu

    Foul

  5. Sheriff Tiraspol
    45'+3 Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tovar · Assist: Ricardinho
  6. Sheriff Tiraspol
    46' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luvannor · On: D. Ankeye
  7. Sheriff Tiraspol
    56' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mbekeli · Assist: D. Ankeye
  8. Slavia Praha
    61' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dumitrescu · On: C. Wallem
  9. Sheriff Tiraspol
    67' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Amine Talal

    Argument

  10. Slavia Praha
    70' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. van Buren · On: M. Chytil
  11. Slavia Praha
    70' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Jurečka · On: M. Tijani
  12. Sheriff Tiraspol
    74' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ricardinho · On: Vinícius
  13. Slavia Praha
    78' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    Christos Zafeiris
  14. Slavia Praha
    83' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tijani

    Argument

  15. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+1 Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vinícius · On: B. Vardar
  16. Sheriff Tiraspol
    90'+3 Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow Card
    Alejandro Artunduaga

    Foul

  17. Slavia Praha
    90'+5 Slavia Praha Goal · Penalty
    M. Tijani

Match Stats

Stat Sheriff Tiraspol Slavia Praha
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 67% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 18
Corners 1 12
Total Passes 303 524
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 0.43 2.20
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 202 435
Shots Inside Box 2 14
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Václav Jurečka at the 19th minute gave Slavia Praha a crucial lead after VAR cancelled his initial penalty attempt, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Sheriff Tiraspol's quick response in the second half with two goals (45+3rd and 56th minutes) took control of the game. However, Slavia Praha capitalized on late opportunities to regain their lead.