Moldova U21 secured a 3-2 victory over Georgia U21 at Nisporeni stadium, building a commanding lead before surviving a late Georgia fightback. Moldova went ahead with a goal just before half-time in the second minute of stoppage time, then struck twice more in quick succession after the break — at the 48th and 62nd minutes — to lead 3-0. Georgia U21 pulled two back through goals at the 70th and 73rd minute to set up a tense finish, but Moldova held on for the win. Moldova had also been awarded a penalty in the 17th minute, which was missed.

As a friendly, the result carries no standings consequences, but Moldova U21 will take encouragement from winning despite the missed penalty and a late wobble. Scoring three goals in a productive second-half spell, and managing the pressure of a two-goal comeback attempt, gives the side useful preparation material. Georgia U21, despite the defeat, showed resilience in pulling the deficit back to one.