The new edition of the national football championship will have 12 participants and will kick off on July 23. On Wednesday, July 6, the draw for the 2011-2012 match schedule took place at the Moldovan Football Federation’s headquarters, Info-Prim Neo reports. The first fixtures will be played on July 23 and July 24 between: Sfantul Gheorghe Suruceni – FC Costuleni, Iskra-Stal Rabnita – Zimbru Chisinau, Olimpia Balti – FC Tiraspol, Sheriff Tiraspol – Rapid Ghidighici, Dacia Chişinau – Nistru Otaci, Milsami Orhei – Academia UTM Chisinau. The Moldovan football season will officially begin on Friday, July 8, when league holders Dacia will clash with Cup winners, Iskra-Stal.