Zimbru edge Chisinau derby as title race intensifies in Moldova
Zimbru Chisinau and Petrocub Hincesti currently share the top spot in the Moldovan Super Liga with 18 points each following a dramatic round of fixtures. Defending champions Sheriff Tiraspol remain in close contention, sitting just one point behind the leaders.
In the Chisinau Derby, Zimbru secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against cross-town rivals Dacia-Buiucani. The "Yellow-Greens" established an early lead through defender Danilo Boiko in the 15th minute, followed by a clinical strike from Abou Dosso before the break.
Dacia-Buiucani remained resilient, narrowing the deficit through Vlad Lupascu just before halftime. Although Denis Kazlouski restored Zimbru's two-goal cushion early in the second half, a 62nd-minute goal by Sergiu Turcan ensured a tense finale.
Sheriff maintain pressure with narrow win
In Tiraspol, Sheriff secured a professional 1-0 victory over Petrocub Hincesti. The decisive moment arrived in the 3rd minute when Colombian forward Jayder Asprilla found the back of the net.
The result reshaped the top of the table, leaving Sheriff with 17 points in third place. Milsami Orhei, currently fourth with 11 points, is scheduled to face CSF Balti on Sunday evening to conclude the championship round.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
