Sheriff and Veris drew 0-0 the most important match of the 31st stage of the National Division. In the end, the Tiraspol team received a Cup and gold medals for the 13th title won by it so far, IPN reports.

The awards were conferred by the president of the Moldovan Football Federation Pavel Cebanu and the company’s director Petru Soltanici. Sheriff was closer to victory, but missed a penalty in the first half. Brazilian player Cadu was unable to beat Artiom Gaiduchevici.

“We are disappointed because we didn’t win. Even if we are already champions, we will play against Dacia only for victory,” Sheriff coach Veaceslav Rusnac told a news conference.

“In this game, we showed that we deserve to be among the leaders. I congratulate Sheriff on winning the title of champion,” said the coach of Veris Lilian Popescu.

The other matches of the 31st stage ended as follows: Zimbru - Academia 1-0, Olimpia - Speranta 3-2, FC Tiraspol - Dacia 0-0, and Dinamo-Auto - FC Costuleni 2-1.