Sheriff did the hard work before the interval, taking a 1-0 advantage that gave them control of the result. Petrocub hit back after the restart, but the second half finished 2-2, leaving the visitors just enough space on the final scoreline. In a game settled by fine margins, that first-half edge proved decisive.
For Petrocub Hincesti, the defeat came despite a stronger return in the second half. They improved after the break and made the contest far more competitive, yet the early deficit remained the key part of the summary. Chasing from 1-0 down always left little margin for error.
Sheriff Tiraspol were the side that made the opening count. Their 1-0 lead at halftime set the platform, and a 2-2 second half was enough to protect the overall result. The final score gives Sheriff the better of the highlights from a five-goal Super Liga meeting, and the result will stand as an away performance built on starting fast and holding firm when Petrocub pushed back.