FC Utrecht Manager Ron Jans was all smiles after convincing convincingly took a victory from a tricky match in Sheriff Tiraspol.

FC Utrecht He won the first leg of their second match in UEFA Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol 3-1 in the nassis, which earns an excellent position for a guest leg in Utrecht Next week.

Sheriff, who has already played five games in the Moldovan Super League, returned to a better start and took the lead from the long throw – something Jans said they were preparing. “We trained for that, but they changed the tactics” Jans told RTV Utrecht about the goal they admitted.

“Before that, on an area of five meters, there was an unmarked player, when the corner was taken. It went well, but this one is not.”

Despite the acknowledging the goal, Jans was satisfied with the performance of his side. “Especially because they competed for five weeks, and we only trained five weeks. You couldn’t really see that difference.”

Managers often reduce their team’s performance in days after the match, but Jans won’t do any of that. “The coach is there to muffle the euphoria, but I won’t do it tonight!

“I am convinced that we will finish it next week. I don’t want to say I’m still proud, but I must be happy.”