Sheriff Tiraspol and Anderlecht played to a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 15, 2025. The result at the Sheriff Stadium leaves the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the second leg in Brussels. The Moldovan champions took a surprise lead in the first half, scoring from a well-worked set-piece to send the home crowd into raptures. Anderlecht responded after the interval, equalizing through their star striker to secure a crucial away goal. The Belgian side had the better chances to win the game late on but were denied by a combination of last-ditch defending and the woodwork. The key incident was a potential penalty appeal for Anderlecht that was waved away by the referee in the final minutes. This draw represents a positive result for Sheriff Tiraspol, who will believe they can get a result in Belgium, while Anderlecht will be confident of finishing the job at home. Both managers agreed the tie is evenly poised after a fiercely contested first leg.