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 an impressive performance with goals from Said Abu Farhi (5th and 74th minutes), Dor Peretz (29th), Shagiv Yehezkel (53rd), and Isifu Sisoko (78th), marking Sisoko's debut goal for the club. This win matched Maccabi's highest away European victory and brought them closer to their record 6-0 wins in previous UEFA competitions.

Maccabi Tel Aviv played with only two foreign players in the starting lineup but dominated from the start. Abu Farhi opened the scoring early with a header, followed by Peretz's aerial finish assisted by Roy Revivo. Revivo also provided a key assist for Yehezkel's goal, extending the lead to 3-0. Abu Farhi converted a powerful penalty in the 74th minute, and Sisoko sealed the emphatic win with a strong shot inside the box.

Despite the team's excellent display, there was concern when substitute Christian Blitz, who entered in the 64th minute, suffered another injury and was replaced by Dan Glazer in the 72nd minute. Additionally, Leo Varela made his first appearance of the season after the World Cup, representing Cape Verde. This victory follows a confident 3-1 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Super Cup a week earlier, signaling a strong start to Maccabi's European campaign.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to strengthen their squad further over the summer, but for now, Kenny Miller's team is performing exceptionally well and looks set to advance comfortably to the next Europa League stage.