Sheriff beat Speranta 2-0 in Nisporeni within the 20th stage of the National Football Division. As a result of this victory, the team trained by Italian coach Roberto Bordin climbed to the top spot, IPN reports.

The success was secured through the goals scored by Yevgheny Oancea and Josip Brezovec in the first half. Croatian player Brezovec has scored ten goals in the current season, being the top scorer of the championship. Sheriff is one point ahead of Milsami, which won against Zaria 1-2. The team from Balti interrupted the series of ten victorious matches of Milsami. Zaria ranks third, being two points behind Sherrif.

In another match of the 20th stage, Academia defeated Petrocub 2-1. On February 25, Dacia meets Dinamo-Auto, while Zimbru - FC Ungheni.