
Estonia vs Moldova, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFAAbout
Estonia are hosting Moldova
at A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Mattias Käit (Estonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 2': Corner, Estonia. Conceded by Artur Craciun.
- 3': Foul by Patrik Kristal (Estonia).
- 3': Vadim Rata (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova).
- 4': Karol Mets (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Danila Forov.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Artur Craciun with a headed pass.
- 10': Corner, Estonia. Conceded by Vladislav Baboglo.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maksim Paskotsi.
- 12': Goal! Estonia 1, Moldova 0. Mattias Käit (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
- 14': Foul by Mattias Käit (Estonia).
- 14': Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 14': Foul by Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova).
- 14': Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rauno Sappinen.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Patrik Kristal (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rauno Sappinen.
- 20': Foul by Patrik Kristal (Estonia).
- 20': Mihail Gherasimencov (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Patrik Kristal (Estonia).
- 22': Vadim Rata (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Mattias Käit (Estonia).
- 23': Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mattias Käit.
- 27': Foul by Artur Craciun (Moldova).
- 27': Patrik Kristal (Estonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Robi Saarma (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 28': Attempt missed. Robi Saarma (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 29': Foul by Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova).
- 29': Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Foul by Karol Mets (Estonia).
- 30': Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Corner, Moldova. Conceded by Markus Soomets.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Vladislav Baboglo (Moldova) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mihail Caimacov with a cross.
- 32': Attempt missed. Patrik Kristal (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Mattias Käit.
- 33': Foul by Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova).
- 33': Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Foul by Karol Mets (Estonia).
- 34': Victor Bogaciuc (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Handball by Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova).
- 37': Attempt saved. Sergiu Perciun (Moldova) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Hein (Estonia). Assisted by Vadim Rata.
- 38': Foul by Vladislav Baboglo (Moldova).
- 38': Mattias Käit (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Rauno Sappinen (Estonia).
- 39': Mihail Caimacov (Moldova) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Attempt missed. Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oleg Reabciuk with a cross.
- 42': Foul by Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia).
- 42': Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Foul by Karol Mets (Estonia).
- 44': Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Karol Mets (Estonia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Foul by Artur Craciun (Moldova).
- 45': Karl Hein (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Estonia 1, Moldova 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Estonia 1, Moldova 0.
- 45': Substitution, Moldova. Mihai Lupan replaces Victor Bogaciuc.
- 45': Substitution, Moldova. Stefan Bodisteanu replaces Mihail Caimacov.
- 47': Foul by Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova).
- 47': Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Corner, Estonia. Conceded by Vladislav Baboglo.
- 52': Attempt missed. Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Markus Soomets following a fast break.
- 55': Foul by Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia).
- 55': Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Markus Soomets (Estonia).
- 56': Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt saved. Danila Forov (Moldova) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Karl Hein (Estonia).
- 56': Corner, Moldova. Conceded by Karl Hein.
- 57': Attempt saved. Robi Saarma (Estonia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Andrii Kozhukhar (Moldova). Assisted by Patrik Kristal.
- 58': Foul by Markus Soomets (Estonia).
- 58': Mihail Gherasimencov (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Substitution, Estonia. Rocco Shein replaces Patrik Kristal.
- 59': Substitution, Estonia. Karel Mustmaa replaces Robi Saarma.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mihail Gherasimencov.
- 61': Corner, Moldova. Conceded by Mattias Käit.
- 62': Substitution, Moldova. Ion Bors replaces Vadim Rata.
- 62': Substitution, Moldova. Mihail Stefan replaces Artur Craciun.
- 64': Offside, Moldova. Virgiliu Postolachi is caught offside.
- 64': Goal! Estonia 1, Moldova 1. Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Virgiliu Postolachi.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Karel Mustmaa (Estonia) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Schjønning-Larsen.
- 69': Foul by Karel Mustmaa (Estonia).
- 69': Mihail Gherasimencov (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Rauno Sappinen (Estonia).
- 70': Vladislav Baboglo (Moldova) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Attempt missed. Virgiliu Postolachi (Moldova) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Danila Forov.
- 72': Attempt saved. Mattias Käit (Estonia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andrii Kozhukhar (Moldova).
- 73': Attempt saved. Rauno Sappinen (Estonia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Andrii Kozhukhar (Moldova). Assisted by Vlasiy Sinyavskiy with a cross.
- 73': Attempt missed. Ioan Yakovlev (Estonia) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 77': Foul by Sergiu Perciun (Moldova).
- 77': Mattias Käit (Estonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Attempt missed. Maksim Paskotsi (Estonia) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rocco Shein with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 79': Attempt missed. Mihail Gherasimencov (Moldova) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sergiu Perciun.
- 81': Substitution, Moldova. Sergiu Platica replaces Danila Forov.
- 82': Substitution, Estonia. Alex Tamm replaces Rauno Sappinen.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sergiu Perciun.
- 82': Attempt missed. Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
- 82': Attempt saved. Sergiu Platica (Moldova) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Karl Hein (Estonia).
- 83': Attempt missed. Ion Bors (Moldova) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Virgiliu Postolachi.
- 85': Substitution, Estonia. Marten-Chris Paalberg replaces Mattias Käit.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Ion Bors (Moldova) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sergiu Platica.
- 86': Attempt missed. Stefan Bodisteanu (Moldova) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ion Bors.
- 87': Delay in match because of an injury Vladislav Baboglo (Moldova).
- 87': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Alex Tamm (Estonia) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Vladislav Baboglo (Moldova) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Corner, Moldova. Conceded by Michael Schjønning-Larsen.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+4': Foul by Oleg Reabciuk (Moldova).
- 90'+4': Michael Schjønning-Larsen (Estonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Estonia 1, Moldova 1.
- 0': Match ends, Estonia 1, Moldova 1.
Statistics
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EST![]() |
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11 | Fouls | 15 |
3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
1 | Offsides | 0 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
3 | Saves | 3 |
39.3 | Possession | 60.7 |
16 | SHOTS | 17 |
4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
250 | Accurate Passes | 441 |
339 | Passes | 529 |
0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
16 | Crosses | 21 |
0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
47 | Long Balls | 64 |
24 | Accurate Long Balls | 39 |
0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
5 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
9 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
13 | Tackles | 11 |
0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
11 | Interceptions | 4 |
30 | Effective Clearances | 23 |
30 | Clearances | 23 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: A. Le Coq Arena
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Attendance: 4,731
Venue: A. Le Coq Arena
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Attendance: 4,731
WCQ - UEFA Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Norway | 6 | +26 | 18 |
2 | Italy | 6 | +10 | 15 |
3 | Israel | 7 | -4 | 9 |
4 | Estonia | 7 | -10 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Estonia (4-4-1-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Karl Hein (GK) |
18 | Karol Mets ![]() |
3 | Maksim Paskotši |
23 | Vlasiy Sinyavskiy |
19 | Michael Schjonning-Larsen |
4 | Mattias Käit |
8 | Markus Soomets |
7 | Robi Saarma |
9 | Ioan Jakovlev |
15 | Rauno Sappinen |
14 | Patrik Kristal |
Moldova (5-3-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Andrii Kozhukhar (GK) |
4 | Vladislav Baboglo ![]() |
6 | Mihail Gherasimencov |
14 | Artur Craciun |
2 | Oleg Reabciuk ![]() |
16 | Danila Forov |
22 | Vadim Rata |
18 | Victor Bogaciuc ![]() |
11 | Mihail Caimacov |
17 | Virgiliu Postolachi |
21 | Sergiu Perciun |
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