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Club. The History of the Club
The History of FC “Sheriff”
Foundation of the Club – 4 April, 1997
The debut of football team “Tiras” took place in summer 1996 when it was declared for participating in Division “B” of the National Championship of Moldova. Before the beginning of the second leg “Sheriff” Ltd. became the general sponsor of the team. On 4 April, 1997, the sports club of the same name was established and headed by “Sheriff” Ltd. President Mr. Victor Gushan.
The team was entrusted with the task – to enter the National Division of the Championship of Moldova.
For realization of that, Mr. A. Aleskerov was appointed to the position of the head coach as an experienced tutor and former master who had worked with clubs of Soviet football top league. As a result of that “Sheriff” team left other teams of Division “A” behind and came into the National Division of Moldova.
The holder of Moldova Cup in 1998/1999 season
The Silver medallist in 1999/2000 season
The debut of "Sheriff"" team in the National Division took place at the Tiraspol city Stadium on 11 July, 1998.
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“Golden double” – 2000/2001
The most of the specialists agreed in opinion that "Sheriff" would become the main opponent to the multiple champion of Moldova – “Zimbru” team from Chisinau.
The day 27 May, 1999, went down in history of FC “Sheriff” as a golden line. The Moldova Cup Final match: "Constructorul" - “Sheriff”. It was the incredible dramatic and nerve-strain match between the worthy rivals. The regular time ended in a draw 1:1, and during the overtime the “golden” goal was scored on the 109th minute. For the first time "Sheriff" team became the holder of Moldova Cup. In the next season "Sheriff" became the Silver medalist of Moldova Championship.
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All happened like that. Four legs before the end of the Championship the fate of gold medals was practically being decided in the duel between “Zimbru” and “Sheriff”. This match took place at the base of “Zimbru” FC and finished in the result 1:3. “Sheriff” became the leader. 4 last games were won by the team from Tiraspol and on the 12th of June at the Tiraspol city Stadium President of Football Federation of Moldova Mr. Pavel Chebanu presented the team with the Champion Cup and gold medals.
At plays for Moldova Cup, "Sheriff" reached the final where the opponent was “Nistru” team. The decisive Cup match took place in Chisinau at the Republic Stadium on May 23, 2001. Regular and extra time ended by a score 0:0. The Holder of the Cup had to be determined by the penalty shoot-out. Four players from both teams successfully defeated goals of opponents, but only the last shoot was parried by the “Sheriff” goalkeeper that brought the victory to his team. Thus “Sheriff” made the “golden double” winning all awards of the season.
The second “Golden double” - 2001/2002
In the 11th Championship of Moldova “Sheriff” started on August 4. The current champion and holder of Moldova Cup began the season without swinging. As a result, the team finished the first round on the first place, having advantage of 9 points over “Zimbru” – the eightfold champion of Moldova.
2002/2003 Season
That was the very successful season for the Club on the international scene. After the good start in the Moldova championship there came a time to pass an examination at the traditional Commonwealth Cup competitions in Moscow. Under the direction of Gabi Pele Balint “Sheriff” could achieve the impressive result. Having won without problems in their group, our lads in play-off matches defeated by turns FBC “Kaunas” by score 3:0 (in quarterfinal), “Locomotiv” from Moscow – 1:0 (in semifinal) and “Sconto” from Riga – 2:1 (in final). Christian Tudor became the best scorer of the tournament with his 9 goals scored. Moreover, the “Sheriff” striker distinguished himself both in semifinal and final where he scored at the 30th second of the match.
The second round of the 11th Championship of Moldova started in spring 2002. Carrying out the whole second round on the high level, “Sheriff” ahead of time and 6 legs before the end of the Championship became the twice champion of Moldova.
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2003/2004 Season
One more year in Moldova passed under the star of “Sheriff”. The first trophy was won in autumn, 2003. That was the first Super Cup match in the history of Moldavian football between the best teams – “Sheriff” and “Zimbru”. The match was played at the Main Arena of Sports Complex “Sheriff” and brought the victory to our team by score 2:0. The autumnal part in the championship succeeded not entirely, however “Sheriff” finished the first half at the head of the fixture list. Changing of the coach in the winter period led to the benefit for the Club. The team managed to reach the semifinal at the Commonwealth Cup competitions in Moscow, and regular, already the fourth Champion title was won three legs before the end of the tournament. “Sheriff” could win the third trophy as well but failed to beat its old opponent – “Zimbru” from Chisinau – in the Moldova Cup final. On the whole, the tradition remained – “Sheriff” won two trophies per season.
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2004/2005 Season
2004/2005 Season passed once again marked by advantage of “Sheriff” in Moldova championship. The football year was started with regularly scheduled, already the second victory in the Moldova Super Cup. The only goal scored by Alberto Blanco in the second half of the match versus “Zimbru” replenished the Club showcase with some more trophy – the 10th in a row. Leonid Kuchuk’s team could finish the first part of the championship with the best results in the National Division – 14 wins in 14 matches.
In that season “Sheriff” became the champion of Moldova for the fourth time.
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In the same season “Sheriff” became the champion of Moldova for the third time having won the title several legs before the end of the championship in the match against “Zimbru” from Chisinau (3:0) on which 13 000 spectators were presented that was unusual for Moldova championships.
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The debut of football team “Tiras” took place in summer 1996 when it was declared for participating in Division “B” of the National Championship of Moldova. Before the beginning of the second leg “Sheriff” Ltd. became the general sponsor of the team. On 4 April, 1997, the sports club of the same name was established and headed by “Sheriff” Ltd. President Mr. Victor Gushan.
The team was entrusted with the task – to enter the National Division of the Championship of Moldova.
For realization of that, Mr. A. Aleskerov was appointed to the position of the head coach as an experienced tutor and former master who had worked with clubs of Soviet football top league. As a result of that “Sheriff” team left other teams of Division “A” behind and came into the National Division of Moldova.
The holder of Moldova Cup in 1998/1999 season
The Silver medallist in 1999/2000 season
The debut of "Sheriff"" team in the National Division took place at the Tiraspol city Stadium on 11 July, 1998.
“Golden double” – 2000/2001
The most of the specialists agreed in opinion that "Sheriff" would become the main opponent to the multiple champion of Moldova – “Zimbru” team from Chisinau.
The day 27 May, 1999, went down in history of FC “Sheriff” as a golden line. The Moldova Cup Final match: "Constructorul" - “Sheriff”. It was the incredible dramatic and nerve-strain match between the worthy rivals. The regular time ended in a draw 1:1, and during the overtime the “golden” goal was scored on the 109th minute. For the first time "Sheriff" team became the holder of Moldova Cup. In the next season "Sheriff" became the Silver medalist of Moldova Championship.
All happened like that. Four legs before the end of the Championship the fate of gold medals was practically being decided in the duel between “Zimbru” and “Sheriff”. This match took place at the base of “Zimbru” FC and finished in the result 1:3. “Sheriff” became the leader. 4 last games were won by the team from Tiraspol and on the 12th of June at the Tiraspol city Stadium President of Football Federation of Moldova Mr. Pavel Chebanu presented the team with the Champion Cup and gold medals.
At plays for Moldova Cup, "Sheriff" reached the final where the opponent was “Nistru” team. The decisive Cup match took place in Chisinau at the Republic Stadium on May 23, 2001. Regular and extra time ended by a score 0:0. The Holder of the Cup had to be determined by the penalty shoot-out. Four players from both teams successfully defeated goals of opponents, but only the last shoot was parried by the “Sheriff” goalkeeper that brought the victory to his team. Thus “Sheriff” made the “golden double” winning all awards of the season.
The second “Golden double” - 2001/2002
In the 11th Championship of Moldova “Sheriff” started on August 4. The current champion and holder of Moldova Cup began the season without swinging. As a result, the team finished the first round on the first place, having advantage of 9 points over “Zimbru” – the eightfold champion of Moldova.
2002/2003 Season
That was the very successful season for the Club on the international scene. After the good start in the Moldova championship there came a time to pass an examination at the traditional Commonwealth Cup competitions in Moscow. Under the direction of Gabi Pele Balint “Sheriff” could achieve the impressive result. Having won without problems in their group, our lads in play-off matches defeated by turns FBC “Kaunas” by score 3:0 (in quarterfinal), “Locomotiv” from Moscow – 1:0 (in semifinal) and “Sconto” from Riga – 2:1 (in final). Christian Tudor became the best scorer of the tournament with his 9 goals scored. Moreover, the “Sheriff” striker distinguished himself both in semifinal and final where he scored at the 30th second of the match.
The second round of the 11th Championship of Moldova started in spring 2002. Carrying out the whole second round on the high level, “Sheriff” ahead of time and 6 legs before the end of the Championship became the twice champion of Moldova.
2003/2004 Season
One more year in Moldova passed under the star of “Sheriff”. The first trophy was won in autumn, 2003. That was the first Super Cup match in the history of Moldavian football between the best teams – “Sheriff” and “Zimbru”. The match was played at the Main Arena of Sports Complex “Sheriff” and brought the victory to our team by score 2:0. The autumnal part in the championship succeeded not entirely, however “Sheriff” finished the first half at the head of the fixture list. Changing of the coach in the winter period led to the benefit for the Club. The team managed to reach the semifinal at the Commonwealth Cup competitions in Moscow, and regular, already the fourth Champion title was won three legs before the end of the tournament. “Sheriff” could win the third trophy as well but failed to beat its old opponent – “Zimbru” from Chisinau – in the Moldova Cup final. On the whole, the tradition remained – “Sheriff” won two trophies per season.
2004/2005 Season
2004/2005 Season passed once again marked by advantage of “Sheriff” in Moldova championship. The football year was started with regularly scheduled, already the second victory in the Moldova Super Cup. The only goal scored by Alberto Blanco in the second half of the match versus “Zimbru” replenished the Club showcase with some more trophy – the 10th in a row. Leonid Kuchuk’s team could finish the first part of the championship with the best results in the National Division – 14 wins in 14 matches.
In that season “Sheriff” became the champion of Moldova for the fourth time.
However, in the away match against “Dacia” the home team managed to win back during the extra time. The second part of the championship did not come so easy to our team. Nevertheless, “Sheriff” could break away from “Nistru” for 17 points. Our team was never winning the championship so confidently. The only tournaments where “Sheriff” did not achieve a success were the Commonwealth Cup in winter and Moldova Cup. Razvan Cocis with his 12 goals managed to take the third place among scorers and Nikolay Zhosan became the best player in making assists.
“Golden double” - 2005/2006
2005/2006 Season became the real gallop through the Moldavian fields for the “Sheriff” players. Our team never played all matches of Championship in National Division so confidently and smoothly yet. Already after the first leg our team left the opponents behind and this breakaway increased with each leg. There were ten victorious matches in a row. Several matches were lacking to set the League record.
However, not this was the main thing. The lossless series continued for 18 games. The only disappointment came from the neighbors. “Sheriff” lost the game against “Tiligul-Tiras” at the end of March, but the main match of the season was yet to come. The semifinal duel at the Moldova Cup against “Zimbru” from Chisinau proved to all once more who was the master of the situation.
Having won a victory at home over their age-old rivals by score 2-1, in the second-leg match the team of Leonid Kuchuk proved itself as the real team of strong character. The pitch turned into a dirty mess, unjustified sending Alexander Epureanu off the field in the end of the first half and hostile behaviour of supporters from Chisinau left a mark on the game. But even those circumstances did not prevent “Sheriff” from reaching the final. The goal scored by Razvan Cocis three minutes before the end of extra time paved the way to the main Cup match where the eternal finalist of these competitions “Nistru” from Ataki was beaten by score 2-0. In that way “Sheriff” virtually won the Super Cup too. According to the Championship Regulations, in the event that the same team won both the Championship and Cup, the Super Cup of Moldova was not held.
“Golden double” - 2005/2006
2005/2006 Season became the real gallop through the Moldavian fields for the “Sheriff” players. Our team never played all matches of Championship in National Division so confidently and smoothly yet. Already after the first leg our team left the opponents behind and this breakaway increased with each leg. There were ten victorious matches in a row. Several matches were lacking to set the League record.
However, not this was the main thing. The lossless series continued for 18 games. The only disappointment came from the neighbors. “Sheriff” lost the game against “Tiligul-Tiras” at the end of March, but the main match of the season was yet to come. The semifinal duel at the Moldova Cup against “Zimbru” from Chisinau proved to all once more who was the master of the situation.
Having won a victory at home over their age-old rivals by score 2-1, in the second-leg match the team of Leonid Kuchuk proved itself as the real team of strong character. The pitch turned into a dirty mess, unjustified sending Alexander Epureanu off the field in the end of the first half and hostile behaviour of supporters from Chisinau left a mark on the game. But even those circumstances did not prevent “Sheriff” from reaching the final. The goal scored by Razvan Cocis three minutes before the end of extra time paved the way to the main Cup match where the eternal finalist of these competitions “Nistru” from Ataki was beaten by score 2-0. In that way “Sheriff” virtually won the Super Cup too. According to the Championship Regulations, in the event that the same team won both the Championship and Cup, the Super Cup of Moldova was not held.
As well in that season Alexey Kuchuk brought glory both to the Club and himself scored 13 goals as the best striker, and the best sniper of the Moldova Cup also became the player of our team – Samuel Yeboah who scored 10 goals. It was remarkable that in the list of the Cup best scorers the first 4 places were occupied by the “Sheriff” players only. On the second line - Razvan Cocis with his 7 goals (the third place in the Championship sniper list – 10 goals), on the third one – Serghei Alexeev with 5 goals, and Alexey Kuchuk and Oleg Gumenyuk scored 4 goals each. Our team scored most of all – 57 goals and conceded less – 11 goals. No matches were lost at home, only “Zimbru” from Chisinau was let gain points already in the unimportant match which ended in the 0-0 draw. From 28 matches of the Championship “Sheriff” did not concede goals in 19 matches (9 of which in a row) and had more victories than others with large score – 7. In addition, our Club was one of the very correct clubs. And no wonder that just “Sheriff” became the most visited and so the most popular team of the season.
In the same season “Sheriff” became the champion of Moldova for the third time having won the title several legs before the end of the championship in the match against “Zimbru” from Chisinau (3:0) on which 13 000 spectators were presented that was unusual for Moldova championships.
2006/2007 Season
Leonid Koutchouks’ Team was close to the third qualifying round of the Champions League, scoring the same amount of points within two matches as “Spartak” did. But “red-whites” scored a goal as guests, that’s why they moved forward.
This season ended with “Sheriff” as a champion, furthermore, Tiraspols team achieved a record, of historical significance to the club, winning without a single match lost in the division. In 36 matches “black-yellows” scored 70 goals, missing only 6. At the end of the match the difference between the leader, “Sheriff”, and the team ranked second, “Zimbru”, was 21 points. The results of the championship showed, that the best goal-scorer was Alexei Koutchouk, who scored 17 goals.
Unfortunately, our rival – Kishinevs “Zimbru”– won a return match, and summarizing both matches, won during the semifinal of Cup of Moldova, and became its winner. The match was between the winner of the Super cup champion and the holder of the Moldova Cup, it took place on the main arena of SC “Sheriff”. Leonid Koutchouks team won in a very tense game, with Alberto Tiago scoring on the 84th minute. This will be the greatest event for the 10 year anniversary of the Club.
“Golden Double” – 2007/2008
Once again, “Sheriff” couldn’t become victorious over the second qualifying round of Champions League. Having no trouble winning “Rangers” in the first round, with a score of 5:0, “black-yellows” lost to Turkish super club “Beshiktash”. In the Friendship Cup, “Sheriff” entered the quarterfinal in Saint-Petersburg, losing in penalties to Azerbaijanian “Hazar-Lenkorani”.
For the fourth time “Sheriff” performed a “golden double”, winning all the trophies in the Championship of Moldova. The champion title was won anticipatory, before several legs till the end of the Championship, the difference with the team ranked second was 19 points. The results showed that the best forward of “black-yellows” was Igor Pikushak, who scored 14 goals.
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In the finals of Moldova Cup “Sheriff played with Atacks “Nistru”. And once again, the match was one by a single goal, scored by our defenseman, Ivan Testemecianu.
“Golden Double” – 2008/2009
The results of 2008 showed the best goalkeeper of FMF Moldova was “Sheriffs” Stanislav Namashko. In the January of 2009 FC “Sheriff” became the champion of SNG for the second time, winning the final match in the Friendship Champions Cup against the champion of Kazakhstan – the team “Aktobe”. This achievement became a historical event of the championship, because none of the teams (except Russian and Ukrainian) managed to win this trophy two times. The achievement of the players, the coach staff, and the clubs administration was awarded by the titles “For hard labor”.
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In the April of 2009 “Sheriff” won the Championship of Moldova, before the last four legs of the championship ended, thus scoring the same amount of awards as “Zimbru”. For the last nine years Tiraspols team is the best in the Championship of Moldova.
In the May of 2009 “Sheriff” performed its sixth “golden double”, winning in one season both trophies in the League of Moldova – the Championship and the Cup. In the final match “Dacia” was defeated by the goals of Benjamin Balima and Florent Rouamba.
Season 2009/2010
With the high rating of “Sheriff” among European teams, the team earned to start not from the first, but from the second qualifying tour of the most prestigious European Club Championship. The start in the Cup was very good, winning both matches with the champion of Finland – “Inter” from Turku – with a score of 1:0 for both matches. The wining streak of “Sheriff” wasn’t stopped by “Slavia” from Prague. The players showed great professional characteristics and attitude, will to fight for the victory, and managed to earn the way to the play-off round of the Champions League.
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In the August of 2009 SC “Sheriff” was visited by a super club from Athens – Greek “Olimpiakos”, in which membership play world famous footballers, the champions of Europe, and the former players of European grants – “Real”, “Juventus”, “Deportivo”. The translation of this match was watched more that in 80 countries of the world in Europe, USA, China, Brazil and Argentina. Greeks stopped “Sheriff” in its path in the group stage of the Champions League.
In September, “Sheriff” for the first time in Transnistrian football history made its way to European League, where we played with the best clubs of Turkey, Holland, Romania. The match “Sheriff” – “Fenerbahche” gathered full tribunes of SC “Sheriff”. For the first time the field of Transnistria was stepped on by the feet of worlds champions, in particular – one of the mast famous Brazilians in the world – Roberto Carlos. The team was brought by the former couch of the Germanys National Team Christof Daum.
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In the October of 2009 took place an enormous event for Transnistrian football – when in the match of European League the team “Twente” lost with a score of 2:0, the team is the leader of Holland’s championship. Hollanders, under the guidance of their chief coach Steve McLaren couldn’t do anything to Tiraspols team. “Sheriff” had its chance to win the group stage, but the loss in Istanbul to “Fenerbahche” threw the team abort the championship.
The results of 2009 showed that “Sheriff” is the best team of the year – in the version of FMF, in the version of sporting journalists of Moldova and in the version of the Town Deputy Council of Transnistria. FMF called Stanislav Namashko the best goalkeeper of Moldova, Vazha Tarkhnishvili – the best defenseman, and Leonid Koutchouk – the best coach.
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Season 2010/2011
As in the previous year, this year "Sheriff" began its season with the participation in Champions League, from the second round. Our opponent was "Dinamo" Tirana, Albania. We won our first home match with a score of 3:1, and lost the away match with a minimal loss score, that's why our team continued forward in the tournament.
In the third round "Sheriff" again played versus "Dinamo" - this time, from Zagreb. Our opponent was the favourite of the pair, but "wasps" proved that they can play against a strong opponent. Both matches ended with a score of 1:1. Furthermore, we were in the lead for a long time, thanks to Vladimir Volkovs goal. The decisive part of the match was the penalty series, where our Bulgarian goalkeeper, Vladislav Stoyanov saved our goal and gave us the ticket to the play-offs. Unfortunately, we didn't enter the group stage of Champions League - "Bazel" was too strong for us and won both matches. But nether the less, our performance brought Andrey Sasnitski's team the ability to perform on the group stage of Europa League.
Our opponents in the group stage were famous teams, like Kiivs "Dinamo", one of Hollands strongest clubs "AZ", and "Bate", from Belarus. Nether the less, even in such a strong group, we managed to earn 5 points. A real sansation was our two match fight versus "Dinamo". On the 30 of September our complex was full of supporters. But the goals of Aleksandr Erokhin and Jymmy Franca breached the defense of the opponent and earned our victory. Also our goalkeeper, Vladislav Stoyanov deserves a symbolic gift - his goal was secure and safe during both matches.
In the Championship of Moldova our club was not so lucky. We lost a lot of emotional and physical powers. Our teams main target was the National Division, because in Winter we were ranked only third. But then after the break, our team once again was on its place - on the first. But near the end of the season we made several mistakes, and were left with silver medals. Also we didn't manage to win the Cup - "Iskra-Stal" stole our last trophy in the semi-final, and evetually won the Cup.
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