Jerusalem, Aug 3 (Ians) Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa secured a 4-1 victory over Moldova’s Sheriff Tiraspol at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in the northern city of Haifa, advancing to the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers with an aggregate score of 4-2.
After a 1-0 loss in Moldova last week, Maccabi Haifa took advantage of their home ground in the second leg on Wednesday night and posed a constant threat to Sheriff, who put their main focus on defense and counterattacks.
After consulting the Var, the referee awarded Sheriff a penalty after Konstantinos Apostolakis was fouled inside the penalty area during a counterattack. Sheriff captain Amine Talal converted the penalty and extended his team’s advantage to two goals, reports Xinhua.
Maccabi Haifa managed to pull one back in the 33rd minute with a long-range shot from veteran Tjaronn Chery.
The hosts continued to put pressure on their opponents in the second half.
After a 1-0 loss in Moldova last week, Maccabi Haifa took advantage of their home ground in the second leg on Wednesday night and posed a constant threat to Sheriff, who put their main focus on defense and counterattacks.
After consulting the Var, the referee awarded Sheriff a penalty after Konstantinos Apostolakis was fouled inside the penalty area during a counterattack. Sheriff captain Amine Talal converted the penalty and extended his team’s advantage to two goals, reports Xinhua.
Maccabi Haifa managed to pull one back in the 33rd minute with a long-range shot from veteran Tjaronn Chery.
The hosts continued to put pressure on their opponents in the second half.
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jerusalem (Israel), Sep 15 (Ians) Paris Saint-Germain came back from one goal down to win 3-1 away against Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa in the UEFA Champions League.
In front of 30,000 fans at the Sammy Ofer Stadium on Wednesday night, the home team quickly recovered from a strong start by Psg, and after two saves by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, managed to stun the French champions.
In the 24th minute, Surinamese midfielder Tjaronn Chery netted for Haifa after an accurate lofted pass by Dolev Haziza.
However, Psg silenced the stadium in the 37th minute, as Lionel Messi evened the score after a pass from Kylian Mbappe.
The Italian goalkeeper made an impressive save a minute before halftime from a long-range shot by Chery, reports Xinhua.
Haifa’s Haitian striker Frantzdy Pierrot missed a fantastic chance in the 53rd minute, before the French outfit took full control, taking advantage of fatigue among Haifa’s players.
In front of 30,000 fans at the Sammy Ofer Stadium on Wednesday night, the home team quickly recovered from a strong start by Psg, and after two saves by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, managed to stun the French champions.
In the 24th minute, Surinamese midfielder Tjaronn Chery netted for Haifa after an accurate lofted pass by Dolev Haziza.
However, Psg silenced the stadium in the 37th minute, as Lionel Messi evened the score after a pass from Kylian Mbappe.
The Italian goalkeeper made an impressive save a minute before halftime from a long-range shot by Chery, reports Xinhua.
Haifa’s Haitian striker Frantzdy Pierrot missed a fantastic chance in the 53rd minute, before the French outfit took full control, taking advantage of fatigue among Haifa’s players.
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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