Sheriff Tiraspol trounced BATE Borisov 5-1 at home in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, IPN reports.

David Ankeye (min. 12, 46) and Momo Yansane (90+3, 90+6) scored twice, while Cedric Badolo (32) scored one goal. The goal of honor for the Belarusian team was scored by Sidi Bane in minute 50. The return game will be played at the Varosi Stadium in Hungary on August 17.

Sheriff could compete in the playoffs of the Europa League against the loser of the match between Klaksvik (Faroe Islands) and Molde (Norway). The team of the Faroe Islands won the return game of the UEFA Champions League by 2-1.