The women’s football team of Moldova suffered a defeat in the first match of the qualifying competition of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Moldova was defeated by Italy away 0-5, IPN reports.

The goals were scored by Sabatino (9th minute), Bonansea (22nd), Girelli (33th, 60th), and Bergamaski (38th).

Coach Alina Stetsenko used the following players: Zatushevskaya, Cerescu, Prisacari, Arnautu (Miron 68th), Munteanu, Caraman, Tabur, Mitul (Vasilica 46th), Topal (Toma 46th), Kolesnichenkco, Andone.

On September 19, Moldova plays away against Belgium.