Sheriff outscored Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the first round of the Champions League play-offs. Traore scored in the 45th and 80th minutes and Kolovos scored in the 54th minute.

Manager Yuri Vernydub played the following line-up: Athanasiadis, Cristiano, Arboleda, Dulanto, Julien (Constanza 52), Addo (Petro 87), Thill, Traore, Kolovos (Bizjak 87), Yansane, Luvannor (Radeljic 90+2).

"It's just a first step. We have to forget about this match", said Vernydub.

The return match will take place on August 25 in Zagreb. Sheriff can become the first Moldovan team to qualify to the Champions League group stage.