Sheriff Tiraspol-Inter: 1-3 - Champions 2021/2022. Final result and commentary from the game
Stadio Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena di Tiraspol November 3rd, 2021 ore 21:00
Sheriff Tiraspol
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Inter
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Game over
Arbitro: Felix Zwayer
54'0-1Marcelo Brozovic
65'0-2Milan Skriniar
82'0-3Alexis Sánchez
90+1'1-3Adama Traoré
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Inter keep pace with group leaders Real Madrid as they outclass Sheriff on their travels in the Champions League. Inzaghi's men failed to find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes, but they got their breakthrough in the 54th minute. Vidal picked out Brozovic on the edge of the box, and the Inter ace scored his first goal in the competition thanks to a powerful shot. Twelve minutes later, Skriniar smashed the ball home from a corner, while Sanchez stepped off the bench to score with his first touch in the dying minutes. There was still time for Sheriff to grab a consolation goal, as Traore headed home Thill's cross in the final 30 seconds.
After their win over Shakhtar Donetsk, Real Madrid sit top of Group D on nine points. Inter Milan are two points behind them thanks to tonight's victory, with Sheriff now in third. There's only one point between Inter and Sheriff, but the latter now need those above them to make mistakes.
That is all for tonight folks, thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
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90'+3'
FULL-TIME - SHERIFF 1-3 INTER.22:50
90'+1'
As usual, Thill has been Sheriff's most creative player, and he gets his reward with an assist in stoppage time.22:50
90'+1'
GOAAAALLL - SHERIFF 1-3 INTER - The visitors lose their clean sheet at the death as Traore heads into the far corner to give the home fans something to smile about. Thill's curling ball in was superb, and Traore climbed high at the near post to head past Handanovic. 22:50
90'
Two minutes of stoppage time to come!22:48
88'
Sheriff are running out of time if they want to score in front of their home fans, and with the game out of reach, they now need other results to go their way in the competition if they are to qualify for the knockout stages. 22:48
85'
More changes for Inter as Ranocchia steps into defence in place of De Vrij.22:40
84'
That is Sanchez's first goal in the Champions League since he netted for Arsenal way back in 2017.22:40
82'
Yakhshiboev has been quiet tonight for Sheriff and he is now replaced by Julien.22:44
82'
What a night for Brozovic as he now has one goal and one assist to his name after Sanchez's strike.22:40
82'
WHAT AN IMPACT - SHERIFF 0-3 INTER - Within 30 seconds of coming off the bench, Sanchez makes it three-nil as he scores his first goal of the season. That should be game set and match in Moldova, with Sanchez collecting Brozovic's pass before smashing his shot past Athanasiadis.
Sanchez is also introduced, with Martinez making way with eight minutes remaining.04:58
81'
Inzaghi seems to be protecting his front two from injury, with Dzeko replaced by Correa.22:37
78'
Since conceding a second goal, Sheriff have offered nothing going forward, and Inter have outclassed them so far this evening. There is still time for a third goal for the Italian side, and it would not be a surprise to see it happen.22:35
75'
He might not be running freely, but Vidal is back on the field, and he looks determined to see this game out. 22:30
73'
Another change for Sheriff as Kolovos makes way for Bruno.22:29
72'
Inter have an injury to worry about here as Vidal has stayed down after making a strong tackle in midfield.22:29
70'
Like Brozovic, Skriniar has now scored his first goal in the Champions League this evening.22:24
67'
Seconds after scoring, Skriniar is brought back down to earth as he is booked, after bringing down Castaneda on the halfway line.22:24
65'
GOAAALLLL - SHERIFF 0-2 INTER - Inzaghi's side score their second goal at the third attempt from a corner. De Vrij's original header was saved by Athanasiadis, who then got up off the ground to deny Skriniar's rebounded effort. However, the ball then fell straight back to him, and the defender kept his cool to fire home from close range.
Inzaghi freshens up his midfield, with playmaker Perisic on in place of Dimarco.22:20
63'
Costanza makes a poor challenge and he is now booked as a result.23:00
63'
With the score at 1-0, Sheriff have dropped down into third in Group D, with Real Madrid two points clear of Inter at the top.22:17
62'
Radeljic makes his third appearance in the Champions League from the bench as he replaces Addo.22:18
61'
Kolovos is carded after a poor challenge, joining team-mate Cristiano in the book.22:19
60'
Brozovic's strike is his first goal in the Champions League, and it comes on his 27th appearance in the competition.22:17
57'
Now, what do Sheriff have in response? The home side have not tested Handanovic enough to deserve anything from the game, and they may need to turn to their bench to get something from this Champions League encounter.23:00
54'
That was superb vision from Vidal, who could have gone for goal himself, but he picked out Brozovic, who was the better option.22:12
54'
GOAAALLLL - SHERIFF 0-1 INTER - Inzaghi's side finally break the deadlock, and Vidal and Brozovic combine in devastating fashion. The Chile international teed up his fellow midfielder on the edge of the box, and Brozovic did the rest. First, he beat two players before smashing the ball into the bottom corner past Athanasiadis, and it is no more than Inter deserve.
Cristiano makes another crucial interception; sadly for Sheriff, it is illegal, and he brings down Dumfries, and he picks up a card in the process.22:08
49'
If it wasn't for defender Cristiano, Sheriff would very likely be trailing tonight. The left-back has covered so much ground and made several crucial blocks on the edge of his own box. 22:06
47'
Inzaghi is clearly unhappy with his team's first-half display as Darmian is replaced by Dumfries at the break.22:59
46'
We are back underway!22:01
Both Dzeko and Martinez have looked lively when they have received possession, but Inter need to quicken up their play. There's every chance they can be one or two goals ahead, should they stop in first gear.21:51
Sheriff will be the happier of the two teams as the referee brings the first 45 minutes to a close. In truth, the opening half was rather dull for the neutral, but the Moldovan side will take that as long as they get a result. They have done nothing to test Handanovic in the Inter goal, but Inzaghi's men have gone close on a handful of occasions. Brozovic, Darmian and Martinez have tried their luck, with the latter hitting the post towards the end of the first half. 21:50
45'+1'
HALF-TIME - SHERIFF 0-0 INTER.21:47
43'
Inter right-back Darmian is booked for a poor challenge.21:44
40'
OFF THE POST! Sheriff are saved by the upright as Martinez's curling effort beats Athanasiadis, but the Inter forward watches on as the ball cannons off the far post. The home side stood off Martinez and they were inches away from being punished.22:09
38'
Sheriff are struggling to keep Inter at bay at the moment, and they look like they could do with half-time.21:44
36'
Sheriff's wall does its job as Dimarco sees his effort blocked from the resulting free-kick.21:37
35'
Addo is the first player to be booked after fouling Martinez on the edge of the box. 21:36
32'
The home side are doing themselves proud defensively, with Inter yet to open the scoring inside the first 30 minutes. However, in the last five minutes, Inzaghi's team look to have stepped up to another level.21:35
30'
WIDE! Inter seem to have lifted the tempo, and they create another chance as a result. This time Darmian thrashes his shot past the far post after Sheriff failed to clear their lines from a dangerous cross from the visitors.21:31
28'
CHANCE! Sheriff goalkeeper Athanasiadis does not deal with Dimarco's cross from a corner, and that allows Martinez to try his luck at opening the scoring. The Argentinean sees two efforts blocked at close range, which is the closest Inter has come to scoring.21:30
24'
There's a training ground feel to this game so far, with Inter playing without urgency. Sheriff appear to be playing on the counter-attack, so they are struggling to burst into life as a result.21:27
22'
In major European competitions, the last team to beat Sheriff away from home was Tottenham in the 2013-14 Europa League. The Moldovan side are unbeaten in their previous five home games across the Europa League and Champions League.22:08
18'
CLEARED! Sheriff do enough to clear the ball, with Cristiano leaping higher than everyone to concede a corner.21:19
17'
Kolovos concedes a free-kick as he brings down Barella, and Inter now have the chance to test the home side.21:18
15'
As it stands, Sheriff have a two-point cushion over Inter Milan, and that is enough for them to keep hold of second place. Should the Italian outfit take the lead, they will swap places with tonight's hosts.21:22
12'
BLOCK! Inter midfielder Brozovic thought he had done enough to test Sheriff goalkeeper Athanasiadis, but Arboleda got in the way on the edge of the box, and the scoreline remains 0-0.21:16
10'
It is still early stages, but both sides could do with lifting the tempo. Sheriff seem happy for Inter to dictate possession, but the Italian outfit are taking their time to reach the final third.21:17
8'
Neither side have managed to take control inside the first ten minutes, but that will suit Sheriff, as long as Inter do not start to dominate.21:12
6'
Every time the home side pile forward, their fans react in delight, but they have very little to cheer as Traore's latest drive sails into the stands.21:07
3'
Sheriff have already beaten Shakhtar Donetsk on home soil tonight, and they will be hoping their fans can get under the skin of the Inter players inside the opening few minutes.21:04
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We are underway!21:01
The two teams are out on the pitch and we are moments away from kick-off.20:59
Following their win over Sheriff last time out, Inter Milan will be looking to record consecutive wins in the Champions League for the first time since October 2018.20:58
Both teams won their previous games 2-0, with Inter beating Udinese and Sheriff getting the better of Petrocub. Inzaghi has a fully-fit squad to choose from tonight, while Yuriy Vernydub is without Lovro Bizjack, Momo Yansane and Boban Nikolov due to injury.21:07
SUBS: Ionut Radu, Stefano Sensi, Alexis Sanchez, Matias Vecino, Joaquin Correa, Hakan Calhanoglu, Roberto Gagliardini, Denzel Dumfries, Danilo D'Ambrosio, Aleksandar Kolarov, Ivan Perisic, Andrea Ranocchia.20:58
INTER (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Milan Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Arturo Vidal, Federico Dimarco; Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martínez.20:57
SUBS: Serghei Pascenco, Bruno, Alexandr Belousov, Serafim Cojocaru, Dumitru Celeadnic, Stjepan Radeljic, Keston Julien, Maxim Cojocaru.20:55
SHERIFF (4-2-3-1): Georgios Athanasiadis; Fernando Costanza, Danilo Arboleda, Gustavo Dulanto, Cristiano; Sebastien Thill, Edmond Addo; Adama Traore, Dimitris Kolovos, Frank Andersson Castaneda Velez; Jasurbek Yakhshiboev.20:53
Last month's defeat to Inter was Sheriff's first in a competitive match since July, but they will be up against it when they take on Simone Inzaghi's side, with Inter unbeaten in four games.20:49
Inter became the first team to inflict defeat on Sheriff in October, and another win for the Italian outfit would allow them to leap ahead of them in Group D.20:48
Sheriff are seeking revenge this evening, having lost the first meeting between these two sides 3-1 in October. A win would see them return to the top of Group D, but Real Madrid have put pressure on both sides, thanks to their 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in Spain.20:40
Hello and welcome to tonight's live coverage of the Champions League encounter from Group D between Sheriff Tiraspol and Inter Milan. The tournament debutants will look to continue their fairytale Champions League campaign this evening when they host the Italian champions at the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena.20:29
Sheriff Tiraspol - Inter is Fase a gironi match of Champions League 2020/2021. The match will be 3 november at 21:00 in the stadium Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena in Tiraspol. Referee of Sheriff Tiraspol - Inter will be Felix Zwayer with the help of Rafael Foltyn e Marco Achmüller. At VAR there will be Marco Fritz.
Where to see Sheriff Tiraspol-Inter - Champions League 2021/2022, streaming and live broadcast You can see the live match Sheriff Tiraspol-Inter here on Virgilio Sport starting 21:00 CET on 3 november. Sheriff Tiraspol-Inter is a match valid for match day Fase a gironi of the Champions League 2020/2021 group stage. The match will be visible on Sky Italia platform, channel Sky Sport or Sky Calcio. The match will be delivered on streaming with Sky Go.
