Moldova Dominates Ireland in Futsal EuroCup Match

Moldova, October 2023 — The Moldovan futsal team showcased a strong performance against Ireland, taking control of the match from the start. Just five minutes in, Christian Obadă unlocked the scoreboard with a shot that found the far post, facilitating a simple tap-in for Cristian Crasnov.

About ten minutes later, Dumitru Maga extended the lead with another goal, further solidifying Moldova’s dominance in the game. Obadă continued to create distress for the Irish team with his explosive dribbling and powerful shots, scoring just before halftime to make it 3-0.

In the second half, Ireland managed to score a consolation goal, albeit with a stroke of luck. They nearly mounted a comeback, but Moldova’s defense held strong, with a key shot hitting the post to save the game.

The match concluded with a score of 3-1 in favor of coach Vasile Arlet’s team. This victory marks Moldova’s second win in Group A, following their earlier triumph against France.

This evening, Moldova will face Bulgaria in their final group match. Like Ireland, Bulgaria has also earned just one point in the tournament, having lost to France 3-1. The Socca EuroCup, currently in its third edition, is being hosted at the minifootball arena in La Izvor Park, featuring 22 national teams from across the continent. The top 16 teams will advance to the playoffs, and Moldova has already secured its spot.