To secure a spot in the Champions League’s third qualifying round, Sheriff Tiraspol and Maccabi Haifa will face off in the first leg of their second-round match on Wednesday. The Israeli champions have their sights set on making a comeback to the group stage, especially after facing off against several European powerhouses last year. However, their hosts, Sheriff Tiraspol, are no strangers to continental competitions either and hold significant recent experience in such tournaments.
Last week, Sheriff Tiraspol had to mount a comeback in the second leg against Romania’s SSC Farul to secure their place in the Champions League’s second qualifying round for the fourth consecutive season. Despite being 1-0 down initially, the perennial champions of Moldova managed to advance with a 3-1 aggregate score. Under the guidance of coach Roberto Bordin, Sheriff Tiraspol continued their dominance in the Moldovan National Division, securing their eighth consecutive league title with an impressive run of seven wins in ten games.
Maccabi Haifa defeated Hamrun Spartans 6-1 on aggregate in the first round. Besides successfully navigating the first round of Champions League qualifying, Dego has led the team to victory in the Israeli Super Cup this summer. In a convincing 3-1 win against Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Haifa showcased their goal-scoring prowess, netting a total of nine goals in their last three matches before facing Sheriff this week.
Probable lineups
Sheriff Tiraspol probable starting lineup: Koval, Garananga, Bueno, Zohouri, Tovar, Talal, Kyabou, Paulo, Artunduaga, Luvannor, Mbekeli
Maccabi Haifa probable starting lineup: Nitzan, Sundgren, Seck, Goldberg, Sabia, Mohamed, Chery, Cornud, Refaelov, Pierrot, David
Form guide
Sheriff TiraspolOpponents Score Farul Constanta 3-0 (W) Farul Constanta 1-0 (L) FC Milsami Orhei 4-0 (W) FC Sfintul Gheorghe 0-2 (W) Zimbru 0-0 (D)
Maccabi HaifaOpponents Score Beitar Jerusalem 3-1 (W) Hamrun Spartans 2-1 (W) Hamrun Spartans 0-4 (W) Hapoel Jerusalem FC 5-0 (W) Maccabi Netanya 1-5 (W)
Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Haifa Live Schedule and Fixture
The friendly match between Sheriff Tiraspol and Maccabi Haifa will take place at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena on Wednesday at 10:30 pm IST.
| Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Haifa | Key Details |
| Date | July 26 (Moldova) |
| Venue | Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena |
| Kickoff time in Moldova | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm (Wednesday) |
Where to watch Sheriff Tiraspol vs Maccabi Haifa?
There will be no telecast of this match in India.
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