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

Maccabi Tel Aviv delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova on July 23, 2026, during the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The Israeli side, coached by Kenny Miller, showcased a dominant performance with goals from Said Abu Farhi (5th and 74th minutes), Dor Peretz (29th), Shagiv Yehezkel (53rd), and Issof Sisoko (78th), who scored his first goal for the club. This win marked one of Maccabi's most impressive European performances, equaling their highest away victory in Europe and nearing their all-time record wins of 6-0 in UEFA competitions.

Maccabi Tel Aviv started strong, taking the lead early through Abu Farhi's header assisted by Ido Shahar. Dor Peretz added a second goal with a volley following a precise pass from Roy Revivo, who also assisted Yehezkel's third goal. Abu Farhi converted a powerful penalty to secure his brace, and Sisoko sealed the emphatic win with a strong shot from inside the box. The team achieved this result with only two foreign players in the starting lineup.

Despite the dominant display, there was concern as substitute Christian Blitz, who entered in the 64th minute, was forced off due to injury just eight minutes later, replaced by Dan Glazer. Additionally, Leo Varela made his first appearance of the season after the World Cup, representing Cape Verde. This victory follows a convincing 3-1 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Super Cup a week earlier, signaling a strong start to the season for Maccabi Tel Aviv as they aim to advance further in European competition.