The Moldovan national U-19 football team had a promising opener to the European Championship qualifying stage having defeated the hosts of the tournament Hungary, 1-0. The only goal was scored in first-half injury time by Sheriff's player Igor Dima. In the second half, Serghei Clescenco's disciples defended themselves exemplarily and earned all the three points, which gives them fair chances for promotion to the next stage. [{Moldova U-19 squad against Hungary:}] Volosin, Prodan, Golovco, Zasavitchi, Rata, Lambarschi, Aseev (Gonta, 25), Smirnov (Bivol, 62), Dima, Mirza (Matei, 74), Haceaturov. Elsewhwere, Poland defeated Finland 2-0 to take the lead in the group. Moldova are currently in second. Moldova will play Poland on Wednesday, October 12, in the Hungarian town of Telki, as Hungary will meet with Finland in Tatabanya.