Sheriff Tiraspol and Klaksvik will square off for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round at the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena.
Sheriff Tiraspol and Klaksvik will square off for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round at the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena on Thursday. As things stand now, the teams have the consolation prize of a Europa Conference League group-stage spot already secured. However, they would still like to place their bids for the second-tier continental cup.
Given their recent exploits in Europe there is a real desire in the Sheriff Tiraspol ranks to ensure their qualification. Defeating Real Madrid and reaching the last 16 of a European tournament would have been one of their wildest dreams. Yet they are now bidding to maintain continuity on the continent. However, Roberto Bordin’s side has much work ahead having been held to a 1-1 draw in the Faroe Islands last week. Sheriff will fancy its chances of prevailing in Moldova. However, their form has been far from perfect in August, winning just four of eight games in all competitions.
In contrast, Klaksvik has only ever appeared in a playoff round of a continental competition on one occasion in their history. Nevertheless, dropping down into the Europa Conference League would still represent one of the biggest achievements in their history. The Faroese side will give its full focus on staying in the Europa League. Staying in the Europa League will ensure at least one game with a European powerhouse such as Liverpool, Roma or Villarreal.
Sheriff Tiraspol’s probable starting lineup
Koval, Zohouri, Garananga, Kiki, Tovar, Artunduaga, Joao Paulo, Ademo, Ricardinho, Ngom Mbekeli, Ankeye
Klaksvik’s probable starting lineup
Johansson, Vatnsdal, Forren, Faero, Danielsen, Andreasen, Pavlovic, Da Silva, Frederiksberg, Kassi, Gussias
Sheriff Tiraspol
Opponents | Score |
Milsami | 2-0 (L) |
Klaksvik | 1-1 (D) |
Dacia | 5-0 (W) |
BATE Borisov | 2-2 (D) |
Spartanii | 0-2 (W) |
Klaksvik
Opponents | Score |
Streymur | 3-2 (W) |
Sheriff Tiraspol | 1-1 (D) |
07 Vestur | 1-1 (D) |
Molde | 2-0 (L) |
Vikingur | 2-1 (L) |
Last match-results | Scoreline |
Sheriff draw Klaksvik | 1-1 |
The UEFA Europa League qualifier match between Sheriff Tiraspol and Klaksvik will take place at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena on Thursday at 10:30 pm IST.
Sheriff Tiraspol vs Klaksvik | Key Details |
Date | August 31 (Moldova) |
Venue | Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena |
Kickoff time in the Faroe Islands | 6:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Moldova | 8:00 pm |
Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm |
The qualification matches of the UEFA Conference League can be watched on the official website of UEFA worldwide. For the Norwegian fans, the match will be shown on VG+. On the other hand, Chinese fans can watch the match on QQ Sports Live.
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