Milsami Orhei won the first victory this season, in the third stage only. After the 1-1 draw with Saxan and the 0-2 defeat with Dacia, the ‘red eagles’ beat Costuleni 3-0. The goals were scored by Surdu, Andronic and Belak, IPN reports.

“We badly needed this victory. After losing to Dacia, the players drew conclusions and showed a good game today,” Milsami coach Iurie Osipenco told a news conference after the match.

“My team underestimated the opponents. Milsami was better and deserved the victory,” said the coach of FC Costuleni Laurentu Tudor.

The match between Dinamo-Auto and Saxan ended by 3-0. The goals were scored by Sebai (two) and Nicologlo. In Balti, Zaria lost at home to FC Tiraspol 0-1. The only goal was scored by Alexandru Grosu in the 72nd minute.

The last two matches of the third stage are played on August 10. Sheriff meets Dacia, while Zimbru - Veris. In the rankings, Veris and FC Tiraspol are leading with six points each, being followed by Saxan with five points.