Match report
Utrecht Defeats Sheriff Tiraspol 3-1 in Europa League
Sheriff Tiraspol
1–3
FT
Utrecht
Jul 24, 2025
Utrecht stunned Sheriff Tiraspol at home in the UEFA Europa League, securing a vital win by a scoreline of 3–1. The match was marked by pivotal moments and several key player performances that turned the tide in Utrecht's favor.
Key Facts
- • Sheriff Tiraspol: P. Ademo scored at minute 24
- • Utrecht: V. Jensen equalized at minute 33
- • N. Viergever and A. Blake also scored for Utrecht, in minutes 54 and 70 respectively.
- • Substitutions were made frequently on both sides, with Sheriff Tiraspol making four changes and Utrecht five.
- • Yellow cards were shown to M. Bessala, I. Soumah, and Konan Varvar from Sheriff Tiraspol.
Lineups
Sheriff Tiraspol
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 21 I. Dyulgerov (G)
- 4 N. Swen (D)
- 3 N. Boakye (D)
- 29 S. Magassouba (D)
- 10 A. Serobyan (M)
- 69 P. Ademo (M)
- 8 I. Soumah (M)
- 6 Rai
- 77 M. Diarra (F)
- 9 A. Gjoni (F)
- 90 P. Yade (F)
Substitutes
- 1 V. Straistari
- 25 S. Obiscalov
- 2 Atila
- 7 Fernando Neto
- 12 E. Odede
- 22 M. Bessala
- 24 D. Forov
- 27 V. Cozma
- 33 M. Corotcov
- 42 Konan Varvar
- 44 A. Mija
Utrecht
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 V. Barkas (G)
- 2 S. Horemans (D)
- 24 N. Viergever (D)
- 3 M. van der Hoorn (D)
- 16 S. El Karouani (D)
- 27 A. Engwanda (M)
- 21 G. Zechiel (M)
- 7 V. Jensen (M)
- 15 A. Blake (F)
- 10 Y. Cathline (M)
- 9 D. Min (F)
Substitutes
- 25 M. Brouwer
- 33 K. Gadellaa
- 5 K. Finnsson
- 11 N. Ohio
- 17 E. Demircan
- 20 D. de Wit
- 23 N. Vesterlund
- 26 M. Jonathans
- 40 M. Didden
- 46 J. van Ommeren
- 55 D. Murkin
Timeline
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24' Sheriff Tiraspol Goal · Normal GoalP. Ademo · Assist: Rai
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33' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalV. Jensen · Assist: S. El Karouani
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54' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalN. Viergever · Assist: S. El Karouani
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59' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Diarra · On: E. Odede
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62' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Cathline · On: D. de Wit
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63' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardV. Jensen
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68' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gjoni · On: M. Bessala
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69' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow CardM. Bessala
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70' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow CardI. Soumah
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70' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalA. Blake · Assist: G. Zechiel
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77' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Yade · On: Konan Varvar
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77' Sheriff Tiraspol subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Serobyan · On: A. Mija
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80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Min · On: N. Ohio
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80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Engwanda · On: J. van Ommeren
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85' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Viergever · On: M. Didden
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85' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5Off: S. El Karouani · On: D. Murkin
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89' Sheriff Tiraspol Card · Yellow CardKonan Varvar
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheriff Tiraspol | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Utrecht tied the game in 33rd minute with V. Jensen's goal, equalizing Sheriff Tiraspol’s early lead.
- ▸ N. Viergever's goal at the 54th minute gave Utrecht a decisive advantage, turning momentum firmly in their favor.