FC Sheriff U19 3-1 Farul Constanta U19: Hosts Power Past Farul in UEFA Youth League

FC Sheriff U19 claimed a convincing 3-1 victory over Farul Constanta U19 in their UEFA Youth League encounter, using a sharp first-half finish and a dominant second-half display to take control of the contest. The Moldovan side’s pressing game and quick transitions proved too much for Farul, who equalised midway through the first period but could not contain Sheriff after the break.

Match overview

Sheriff set the tone early at the Sheriff Small Arena, pressing Farul’s back line and forcing several turnovers in dangerous areas. The hosts looked comfortable in possession and created the better chances, while Farul relied on counter-attacks and set pieces to stay in the game. The scoreline reflected Sheriff’s greater cutting edge in the final third.

• Competition: UEFA Youth League
• Result: FC Sheriff U19 3-1 Farul Constanta U19
• Date: 5 November 2026
• Decisive period: Sheriff scored twice in the second half to pull clear

Key moments

Sheriff opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Alexandru Muntean swept home a low cross from the right after a well-worked corner routine. Farul responded well and equalised in the 34th minute through Ianis Păun, whose header looped beyond the goalkeeper after a deep free-kick into the box.

The hosts regained the lead in the 58th minute when Ion Cebotari curled a fine effort into the far corner from the edge of the area. Sheriff then sealed the win in the 81st minute, with Dmitri Ursu finishing a fast counter-attack after Farul had committed numbers forward in search of an equaliser.

Tactical story

Sheriff’s midfield pressed aggressively and denied Farul time on the ball in central areas. The hosts frequently switched play to the wings and attacked the space behind Farul’s full-backs, which created a steady stream of chances. Farul enjoyed more possession in patches but struggled to break down Sheriff’s compact defensive block.

After retaking the lead, Sheriff managed the game intelligently, slowing the tempo and forcing Farul to chase. The Romanian side pushed extra players forward late on, but that only opened space for Sheriff’s counter-attacks, one of which produced the third goal.

Standout performers

Muntean was a constant threat on the right and capped his performance with the opening goal. Cebotari controlled the midfield and scored the crucial second, while Ursu’s energy off the bench gave Sheriff a fresh attacking outlet. Farul’s Păun was his team’s brightest spark, troubling the defence with his movement and aerial presence.

What the result means

The win gives Sheriff U19 a strong platform in the UEFA Youth League domestic champions path, underlining their ability to combine physical intensity with quick, direct football. Farul will need to tighten their defending from transitions and set pieces ahead of their next European fixture. For Sheriff, the performance was a statement of intent: composed in possession, ruthless in the key moments, and defensively disciplined when Farul threatened.