Transnistria red zone: Sheriff-Utrecht game to Nisporeni
The match will be the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round.
A week ago, Sheriff Tiraspol announced they would not be able to play the match against the Dutch side at their home ground in Tiraspol, stating the club had no influence over the decision.
Later, FC Utrecht issued a statement revealing the reasons behind the venue change.
The Dutch club stated they had requested UEFA to move the match from Tiraspol to another city. This was because the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs had classified the Transnistrian region as a "red zone," meaning it is considered a high-risk area, and Dutch citizens, including sports teams and their supporters, are strongly advised against visiting the region.
According to the statement, FC Utrecht informed UEFA of this, and after thorough consultations, the European governing body decided to change the venue. Consequently, the Sheriff Tiraspol - FC Utrecht match will be played in Nisporeni, today at 8:00 PM EEST.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
