Sheriff increase gap in National Division

Sheriff Tiraspol increased their lead atop of the National Division. On matchday 13, October 21, the Black’n’Yellows obtained a comfortable 3-0 victory over Academia Chisinau, Info-Prim Neo reports. After this success, Sheriff have opened an 11 point gap between themselves and Dacia Chisinau, who sit second in the table. The latter obtained only a 1-1 draw in the Chisinau Derby against Zimbru. Rapid Ghidighici moved up to third place after a 2-o win against bottom side Speranta Crihana Veche. Despite losing their head coach Lilian Popescu and several key players, Nistru Otaci obtained their first victory, besting Milsami Orhei 2-1. These are the other results of the round: Olimpia Balti – FC Tiraspol 2-0, Iskra-Stal Rabnita – FC Costuleni 2-0. [National Division table after matchday 13:] 1. Sheriff – 37 points 2. Dacia – 26 3. Rapid – 21 4. Zimbru – 20 5. Academia – 19 6. Milsami – 18 7. Olimpia – 18 8. FC Tiraspol – 18 9. Iskra-Stal – 17 10. Nistru – 7 11. FC Costuleni – 7 12. Speranta – 4 The next matches are scheduled for October 26 and 27: Milsami – Sheriff, Academia – Iskra-Stal, FC Costuleni – Zimbru, Dacia – Rapid, Olimpia – Speranta, FC Tiraspol – Nistru.