Sheriff beat Shakhtar Donetsk

Sheriff overcame Shakhtar Donetsk, 2x0, on Wednesday, in a game relating to matchweek 1. Both Yuriy Vernydub's team and Roberto de Zerbi's team played their first game in the competition.

In the 16th minute, Adama Traoré opened the scoring for Sheriff, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area, after a pass from Cristiano Silva.

Momo Yansane netted the last goal with 62 minutes on the clock through a header inside the penalty box. Momo Yansane reaching the landmark of five goals for the season.

After the result Sheriff are 3rd in the table, with 7 points, while Shakhtar Donetsk sit 4th place, with 2 points. With regard to the next fixture, Tiraspol's team will play away against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Donetsk's team will play at home against Internazionale.