Maccabi Tel Aviv Crushes Sheriff Tiraspol 5-0 in Europa League Qualifier

Maccabi Tel Aviv delivered a dominant performance on the road, defeating Sheriff Tiraspol 5-0 in a crucial Europa League qualifying match on Thursday. The Israeli side, coached by Kenny Miller in his official European debut, controlled the game from start to finish, effectively securing their advancement to the next round.

Miller fielded an attacking lineup featuring Said Abu Freih, Shagiv Yehezkel, and Dor Peretz, supported by a dynamic midfield led by Issouf Sissoko and Ido Shahar. The first half was one-sided, with Maccabi scoring early in the 6th minute when Shahar assisted Abu Freih’s header. Abu Freih then set up Peretz for a second goal in the 29th minute, doubling the lead.

In the second half, Roy Revivo provided a key assist for Yehezkel’s goal in the 53rd minute, extending the lead to 3-0. Despite a rare defensive lapse in the 69th minute, Maccabi’s goalkeeper Melika made a crucial save. Abu Freih scored from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, and Sissoko capped the scoring with a powerful shot from outside the box, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory.

This commanding win puts Maccabi Tel Aviv in a strong position to advance further in the Europa League qualifiers, showcasing their offensive strength and defensive solidity away from home.