Moldova U21 vs Georgia U21

Moldova U21 claimed a hard-fought 3-2 friendly victory over Georgia U21 on June 9, surviving a dramatic second-half revival that made for a nervy finish. The standout early moment came when Georgia were handed a golden opportunity from the spot in the 17th minute, only to miss the penalty and let Moldova off the hook. Moldova made the most of their reprieve, grabbing the opener deep in first-half stoppage time (45+2') before striking twice more in quick succession after the break — in the 48th and 62nd minutes — to establish a commanding 3-0 lead. Georgia refused to fold, pulling one back in the 70th minute and adding a second just three minutes later to set up a tense finale. The win gives Moldova U21 a confidence boost heading into the next phase of their programme, while Georgia U21 will take heart from their spirited comeback, even if the missed penalty proved ultimately costly.