Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 Sheriff Tiraspol — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Own goal from Koné hands Maccabi Tel Aviv the win over Sheriff Tiraspol
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 at Adjarabet Arena in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, a scoreline that stood from the first half through to the final whistle. The contest was settled by a single moment of misfortune for the visitors rather than a sustained spell of pressure from the hosts.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The only goal arrived in the 29th minute, when Samba Koné turned the ball into his own net to put Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 ahead. That score held through half-time and remained unchanged for the rest of the match, with no further goals, cards for either side beyond two yellows shown to Sheriff Tiraspol, and no red cards issued by referee Mikkel Redder.
Maccabi Tel Aviv were the sharper side in front of goal, registering three shots on target to Sheriff Tiraspol's none, despite the two teams sharing possession evenly at 50 per cent apiece. The hosts also won more corners, forcing seven from their opponents while earning twelve of their own, underlining their greater threat even as Koné's own goal proved decisive.
Maccabi Tel Aviv had three shots on target compared with none for Sheriff Tiraspol, reflecting their greater cutting edge despite the even possession split.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Sheriff Tiraspol 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
Maccabi Tel Aviv met Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Europa League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 30 July 2026, 16:00 UTC at Adjarabet Arena. Referee: Mikkel Redder.
Team pages: Maccabi Tel Aviv · Sheriff Tiraspol · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 29' Goal (own goal): Samba Koné — 1–0 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Maccabi Tel Aviv (4-3-3)
Sheriff Tiraspol (4-3-3)
- 1 Emil Tîmbur
- 6 Rai
- 35 Bourama Fomba
- 15 B. Ciss
- 2 Mamoutou Ouedraogo
- 76 A. Përgjoni
- 26 Dhoraso Klas
- 22 Miguel Mota
- 24 Danila Forov
- 99 Samba Koné
- 42 Konan Loukou
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 74% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 26% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Two blunt attacks — Both attacks average 1.1 goals or fewer over their last ten games (0.7 and 0.9).
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 52% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Two blunt attacks — Both attacks average 1.1 goals or fewer over their last ten games (0.7 and 0.9).
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 48% both teams score
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Score. League base rate: 76% home sides score
Home rated 1625 vs 1471 — 0.78 expected score
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About this match
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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