The national football team of Moldova failed to defeat the similar squad of Armenia in the second consecutive friendly after in 2009 it won against this team 4-1 away. This time the two teams met in Austria and the friendly ended by 0-0, IPN reports.

Cagliari halfback Artur Ionita missed the only chance of scoring for Moldova. The Armenian team, which included Henrih Mhitarian, were more perilous. In the first half, goalkeeper Alexei Koshelev prevented a long kick goal.

On September 8, Moldova plays the first match of the UEFA Nations League away, against Luxemburg.