Latvia's Starkov: Moldova is most likely to win

Two days ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Moldova, Latvia's head coach Alexandr Starkov stated that Moldova is the most likely to win the match, and the reason is that Latvia plays away and not at home. Speaking to Info-Prim Neo on condition of anonymity, several players of the Moldovan squad said that both teams have equal chances to win the first qualifier. “Latvia should not be underestimated, bearing in mind that several years ago it pulled off an unexpected qualification for the 2004 European Cup Finals” said one of coach Dobrovolski's picks. Sources within the Moldovan Football Federation said that such statements from Latvia could be a trick to soften their rivals before the match.