Even if Zimbru was stripped of seven points because it used Alexandru Onica, who was banned from playing, in five matches, it still has chances of ranking fourth, which is the last place that can take the team to the UEFA Europa League, IPN reports.

The team trained by Sorin Colceag won an important 1-0 victory in the match against Dinamo-Auto, through the goal scored by Obekop from Cameroon in the 89th minute. Zimbru is now two points away from Speranța, which lost to Petrocub 0-1 in Hâncești. The top scorer of the championship Vladimir Ambros scored the only goal in the eighth minute. This was his eleventh goal this season.

Zaria remained last in the rankings after it was demolished by Milsami 0-3. The hosts scored the three goals in the second half through Vadim Rață, Mihai Plătică and Alexandru Antoniuc. Current champion Sheriff trounced Sfântul Gheorghe 4-1. Two more stages are to be played this season.