Match report

Estonia 1–1 Moldova: World Cup Qualifiers Draw

Estonia
Estonia
1–1
FT
Moldova
Moldova
Oct 14, 2025

In a tightly contested World Cup Qualifiers Europe match, Estonia and Moldova played out a 1–1 draw. Estonia took the lead early through M. Käit but Moldova equalized with a goal from S. Bodisteanu, ensuring a shared point in their qualification bid.

Key Facts

  • • Estonia's M. Käit scored the opening goal in the 12th minute.
  • • Moldova's S. Bodisteanu equalized for Moldova in the 64th minute.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards, with Moldova having two early yellow cards to Oleg Reabciuk and V. Bogaciuc.
  • • Estonia also received a yellow card to K. Mets in the 44th minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams to adjust their tactics.

Lineups

Estonia

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Hein (G)
  • 19 M. Schjonning-Larsen (D)
  • 3 M. Paskotsi (D)
  • 18 K. Mets (D)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (D)
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 8 M. Soomets (M)
  • 4 M. Kait (M)
  • 7 R. Saarma (M)
  • 14 P. Kristal (F)
  • 15 R. Sappinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Igonen
  • 22 H. Perk
  • 2 M. Kuusk
  • 5 R. R. Shein
  • 6 R. Peetson
  • 10 K. Palumets
  • 11 K. Mustmaa
  • 13 M. Paalberg
  • 16 J. Tamm
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 20 M. Vetkal
  • 21 A. Tamm

Moldova

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Kozhukhar
  • 16 D. Forov (D)
  • 14 A. Craciun (D)
  • 4 V. Baboglo (D)
  • 6 M. Gherasimencov (D)
  • 2 O. Reabciuk (D)
  • 11 M. Caimacov (M)
  • 22 V. Rata (M)
  • 18 V. Bogaciuc (M)
  • 21 S. Perciun (F)
  • 17 V. Postolachi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Celeadnic
  • 12 C. Avram
  • 3 M. Stefan
  • 5 I. Iovu
  • 7 V. Damascan
  • 8 I. Botnari
  • 9 A. Boiciuc
  • 10 S. Bodisteanu
  • 13 M. Lupan
  • 15 I. Bors
  • 19 D. Dumbravanu
  • 20 S. Platica

Timeline

  1. Estonia
    12' Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Käit
  2. Moldova
    29' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    Oleg Reabciuk

    Foul

  3. Moldova
    33' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    V. Bogaciuc

    Foul

  4. Estonia
    44' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mets

    Foul

  5. Moldova
    46' Moldova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Caimacov · On: S. Bodisteanu
  6. Moldova
    46' Moldova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Bogaciuc · On: M. Lupan
  7. Estonia
    59' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Kristal · On: R. R. Shein
  8. Estonia
    59' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Saarma · On: K. Mustmaa
  9. Moldova
    62' Moldova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Artur Crăciun · On: M. Stefan
  10. Moldova
    62' Moldova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vadim Rață · On: Ion Borș
  11. Moldova
    64' Moldova Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bodisteanu · Assist: V. Postolachi
  12. Moldova
    81' Moldova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Forov · On: S. Plătică
  13. Estonia
    82' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sappinen · On: A. Tamm
  14. Estonia
    86' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Käit · On: M. Paalberg
  15. Moldova
    88' Moldova Card · Yellow Card
    V. Baboglo

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Estonia Moldova
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 529 339
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 0.74 0.84
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 441 250
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 11 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Käit's early goal gave Estonia a quick advantage, setting the stage for a defensive battle.
  • ▸ S. Bodisteanu's equalizer for Moldova in the 64th minute shifted momentum, ensuring Moldova's push for an equal share of points.