Utrecht defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 4–1 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 31 July 2025. The match, officiated by referee Chrysovalantis Theouli of Cyprus, kicked off at 18:00 UTC. Utrecht led 1–0 at half-time before adding three more goals after the break to secure the win.

For Utrecht, this victory was a commanding step forward in their European campaign. A 4–1 home win in the first leg of a two-legged tie placed them in a dominant position to advance to the t...