Sfântul Gheorghe and Dinamo-Auto are the leaders of the National Football Division after the first stage. Both of the teams scored victories in the inaugural round, IPN reports.

Sfântul Gheorghe surprisingly beat Milsami in Chisinau 3-0, with the goals being scored by Carastoian, Plămădeală and Mandrychenko in the second half of the game.

Dinamo-Auto won against the newly promoted Codru Lozova 3-0. Mihaliov scored two goals, while Craev one goal.

Zimbru played Petrocub at home and lost by 0-1. The goal for the guests was scored by Artiom Puntus in the tenth minute. Champion Sheriff won a 1-0 victory against Speranța, with the only goal being scored by the Ukrainian player Andrii Bliznicenko in the 83rd minute. The second stage will be played during March 29-30.