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22/09/2046, Zimbru Stadium, Chisinau, Moldova, Live on National TV
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Moldova Vs Finland

Moldova play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: P Lungu (GK) , G Gherghel (CB) , Y Pellea (CB) , M Niță (CB) , R Neagu (RB) , B Mitu (LB) , I Lăcătuș (CDM) , M Gherghel (CAM) , B Benzar (RM) , R Paraschiv (LM) , T Dobre (ST) And the subs are: V Stoian (CB) , S Lahovary (CB) , K Negulescu (CM) , M Alexandru (CM) , I Sadoveanu (ST)

Finland play in a 3-4-3 Att formation, and line up with: J Tuomioja (GK) , P Kiviluoto (CB) , B Kytolehto (CB) , I Lakso (CB) , E Ahtisaari (CM) , V Murto (CM) , J Rantanen (CM) , V Utriainen (CAM) , J Toivonen (RW) , K Lassila (LW) , A Halvoni (ST) And the subs are: J Larivaara (CB) , T Huusko (CB) , T Toivenen (CM) , V Kivisto (CM) , V Koppala (ST)

Welcome to Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova where Moldova will face Finland.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 10000.

1' - Moldova kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

12' - Juhani Toivonen tackles Mihail á Niță and takes possession.  Finland try to launch a counter attack.  Juhani Toivonen looks to unleash a long range shot...and Juhani Toivonen scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Finland player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

12' - Moldova kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Grigor á Gherghel finds Mihail á Gherghel with a short pass.  Mihail á Gherghel plays the ball to Boyko á Benzar.  Boyko á Benzar sees a run from Rayko á Paraschiv.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

20' - Boris á Mitu finds Mihail á Gherghel with a long ball.  Iivana Lakso successfully tackles Mihail á Gherghel and takes possession.  Iivana Lakso sees a run from Vaino Murto.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Vaino Murto is able to control the ball.  Vaino Murto tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Pavel á Lungu performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

21' - Pavel á Lungu sees a run from Mihail á Gherghel.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

24' - Ville Utriainen finds Pyry Kiviluoto with a short pass.  Pyry Kiviluoto sees a run from Kari Lassila.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kari Lassila is able to take the ball.  Kari Lassila looks to place the ball past the keeper...and Kari Lassila scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Finland player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

24' - Moldova kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Boris á Mitu passes to Iliya á Lăcătuș.  Iliya á Lăcătuș passes the ball to Grigor á Gherghel.  Grigor á Gherghel passes the ball to Rayko á Paraschiv.  Rayko á Paraschiv attempts to outskill Pyry Kiviluoto, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

29' - Rayko á Paraschiv attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

32' - Jussi Tuomioja hits the ball long to Pyry Kiviluoto.  Pyry Kiviluoto passes to Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari spots a run from Aatos Halvoni.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

34' - Boyko á Benzar hits the ball long to Iliya á Lăcătuș.  Iliya á Lăcătuș runs with the ball, beating Vaino Murto.  

35' - Iliya á Lăcătuș spots a run from Mihail á Gherghel.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

40' - Ville Utriainen finds Vaino Murto with a short pass.  Vaino Murto slides the ball to Ville Utriainen.  Ville Utriainen finds Benjam Kytolehto with a long ball.  Benjam Kytolehto spots a run from Jouni Rantanen.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Jouni Rantanen takes the ball.  Jouni Rantanen tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Jouni Rantanen scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Finland player!  The keeper had no chance!

41' - Moldova kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Boyko á Benzar passes the ball to Iliya á Lăcătuș.  Iliya á Lăcătuș finds Yulian á Pellea with a short pass.  Vaino Murto successfully tackles Yulian á Pellea and takes the ball.  Vaino Murto spots a run from Aatos Halvoni.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Aatos Halvoni takes the ball.  Aatos Halvoni attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Aatos Halvoni scores!  That's a fine goal from the Finland player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

44' - Moldova kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Vaino Murto runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Timotei á Dobre.    The referee shows Timotei á Dobre the red card! That will be a freekick for Finland.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mihail á Niță is going to be taken off.  Vasil á Stoian is going to be brought on.  

58' - Elmer Ahtisaari successfully tackles Boris á Mitu and gains possession for his team.  Finland try to launch a counter attack.  Elmer Ahtisaari passes the ball to Jouni Rantanen.  Jouni Rantanen looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Pavel á Lungu!  Yulian á Pellea is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

59' - Boyko á Benzar attempts to use his skills to beat Ville Utriainen, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

61' - Boyko á Benzar attempts to outskill Iivana Lakso, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Moldova.  

62' - Boyko á Benzar steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Iliya á Lăcătuș.  Iliya á Lăcătuș gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat the keeper...and Iliya á Lăcătuș scores!  That's a superb goal from the Moldova player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

63' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Pyry Kiviluoto slides the ball to Benjam Kytolehto.  Benjam Kytolehto passes the ball to Pyry Kiviluoto.  Pyry Kiviluoto passes to Ville Utriainen.  Ville Utriainen spots a run from Aatos Halvoni.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Aatos Halvoni has strayed offside!  

73' - Grigor á Gherghel hits the ball long to Boyko á Benzar.  Boyko á Benzar sees a run from Rayko á Paraschiv.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

77' - Ville Utriainen hits the ball long to Jouni Rantanen.  Jouni Rantanen sees a run from Juhani Toivonen.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Juhani Toivonen takes the ball.  Juhani Toivonen looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Kari Lassila is first to the ball...Kari Lassila tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Pavel á Lungu gets down to stop the shot!  

78' - Pavel á Lungu sees Mihail á Gherghel making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Mihail á Gherghel has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rumen á Neagu is going to be taken off.  Samuil á Lahovary is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Iivana Lakso plays a short pass to Pyry Kiviluoto.  Pyry Kiviluoto plays a long pass to Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari passes to Vaino Murto.  Vaino Murto crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Vasil á Stoian.  

87' - Vasil á Stoian passes the ball to Mihail á Gherghel.  Mihail á Gherghel tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Mihail á Gherghel scores!  Its a goal for Moldova!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

88' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Benjam Kytolehto slides the ball to Elmer Ahtisaari.  Elmer Ahtisaari passes the ball to Pyry Kiviluoto.  Iliya á Lăcătuș successfully tackles Pyry Kiviluoto and takes the ball.  Moldova try to launch a counter attack.  Ville Utriainen successfully tackles Iliya á Lăcătuș and gains possession for his team.  Ville Utriainen sees a run from Kari Lassila.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kari Lassila runs on to the ball.  Kari Lassila tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Pavel á Lungu performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Moldova 2 - 4 Finland.