Moldova U21 vs. Slovakia U21: Qualifying Match Underway
Chișinău – The UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 qualifying match between Moldova U21 and Slovakia U21 has begun. kick-off occurred at 18:00 local time, marking SlovakiaS second qualifying contest after a prior home victory against Andorra. Moldova enters the match with 3 points, secured by a 3-0 win over andorra, but followed by a 1-2 loss to Ireland.This match is pivotal for both teams as they navigate the qualifying stages for the 2027 championship. Slovakia aims to build on its initial win, while Moldova seeks to strengthen its position after a mixed start. The outcome will significantly impact their chances of advancing within the qualifying group.
Lineups:
Moldova: dumenco – Andreiciu, Gospodinov, Dijnari, Forov – Luchita, Pascaluta, Radu – Lupan, Rotaru, Bitca. Substitutes: Dodon – Botan, Costin, Cozma, david, Lupascu, Obleac, Pascari, Turcan. Coach: S. cebotari.
Slovakia: Hero – border, Jakubko, Mielke, Riznič – Sovič, Chyla, sauer – Masaryk, Gríger, Marceli. Substitutes: Tapaj – Bagin, blaško, Danihel, Dulay, Fiala, Murgas, Pávek, Prokop. Coach: J. Kentoš.
Referee: J. Muller – Morim, da Silva.
Match Updates (as of initial minutes):
1′: The match has commenced with Slovakia initiating play. 2′: Matej Riznič attempted to intercept a long pass but was unsuccessful, leading to a kick from the Moldovan goal.
3′: A combination play by Slovak youths on the left wing culminated in a centered ball to the penalty area, but it was collected by Moldovan goalkeeper Dumenco.
* 3′: Nino Marcelli delivered a corner kick from the right,finding Riznič with a header that narrowly missed the Moldovan goal.
