Sheriff Tiraspol beat Academia Chisinau 8-0 in the last match of the 18th stage of the National Division played in Tiraspol on December 4. The champion scored seven goals in the first half of the game, IPN reports.

The first double brace of the season was scored by Brazilian player Jhulliam. Best scorer Henrique Luvannor, the national team’s striker, scored three goals, totaling 18 goals in the first 18 stages. Halfback Koby Moyal also scored for Sheriff.

“Academia goes through a not very good period, but I’m sure that their situation will improve,” Sheriff coach Veaceslav Rusnac said in a news conference after the match.

“Four main players, two of whom central fullbacks, could not take part in this match. If they had played, the score wouldn’t have been so large,” said the coach of Academia Valeriu Catana.

As a result of this victory, Sheriff continues to be 9 points ahead of FC Tiraspol. The pupils of Juan Ferrando and Veaceslav Rusnac are yet to play Milsami this season. The encounter will tale place in Orhei on December 8.