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Maccabi Tel Aviv Takes Early Lead Against Sheriff Tiraspol in Europa League Qualifier

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First reported by N12 · 23 hours ago

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Maccabi Tel Aviv took a 1-0 lead against Sheriff Tiraspol in the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round in Moldova. Maccabi scored early and maintained pressure, entering the tie as favorites based on UEFA rankings and recent form. Both teams have history with Israeli clubs, but this was their first direct encounter.

01Maccabi Tel Aviv leads Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 in Europa League qualifier first leg.
02Maccabi scored early in the 5th minute via Said Abu Freih's header from Ido Shahar's assist.
03Maccabi arrives confident after winning the Israeli Super Cup 3-1 over Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
04Sheriff ranks over 60 places below Maccabi in UEFA club rankings but has recent experience against Israeli teams.
05The match is the first-ever meeting between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Sheriff Tiraspol.
06Both teams showed strong form, with Sheriff winning three of four Moldovan league matches so far.

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