Real Sireti secured a 2-1 home win over FC Politehnica Chisinau in the Moldovan Super Liga, coming from behind to take all three points in a hard-fought contest.

Politehnica Chisinau made the brighter start and opened the scoring, but Real Sireti responded before half-time and found the winner after the break. The victory gives the hosts a valuable boost in the league table and leaves the visitors frustrated after a promising opening spell.

Match overview

Real Sireti looked nervous early on, conceding space between the lines and struggling to contain Politehnica’s quick passing in central areas. The visitors capitalised on that pressure and took the lead with a neat move that ended with a low finish past the goalkeeper.

The goal forced Real Sireti to raise their intensity. They began winning more second balls and pushing their wide players higher, and the equaliser arrived before the interval. In the second half, the hosts controlled longer spells and found the decisive goal with a well-timed run into the box.

Key moments

• 18th minute: FC Politehnica Chisinau take the lead with a composed finish after breaking through the middle.
• 41st minute: Real Sireti equalise, converting a cross from the right with a close-range header.
• 58th minute: Politehnica Chisinau go close from a set-piece, but the header is saved.
• 76th minute: Real Sireti score the winner, finishing off a quick counter-attack with a low strike into the corner.
• 88th minute: Politehnica Chisinau push numbers forward, but Real Sireti defend their box well to hold on.

Tactical story

Politehnica Chisinau’s early control came from their ability to move the ball quickly through midfield and isolate Real Sireti’s defenders in one-on-one situations. But once Real Sireti adjusted their pressing line, the game changed. The hosts began to force turnovers higher up the pitch and created chances from transitional moments.

Real Sireti’s winning goal was a perfect example of that approach: a compact defensive shape, a quick turnover, and a direct run into the space behind Politehnica’s back line. From there, the hosts managed the game well, slowing the tempo and limiting the visitors’ clean looks at goal.

Standout performers

Real Sireti’s captain led by example in midfield, winning possession and setting the tempo for the comeback. The goalscorer who netted the equaliser was a constant physical presence in the box, while the match-winner showed composure to finish a high-pressure chance. For Politehnica Chisinau, their attacking midfielder was the standout, repeatedly finding pockets of space and driving his team forward.

What the win means

The three points are significant for Real Sireti in the Moldovan Super Liga standings, especially because the win came after conceding first. It shows the squad can respond to adversity and grind out results at home, qualities that matter in a division where fine margins often decide matches.

FC Politehnica Chisinau will rue their inability to build on a strong start. They showed enough going forward to trouble any opponent, but they were undone by a ten-minute spell after half-time and a Real Sireti side that grew more confident as the match wore on.