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We conclude our coverage of Moldova's 1-2 victory over Latvia on matchday five of UEFA Nations League 2022-2023 Group 1. We invite you to stay connected to VAVEL with all the information from the world of sport. 

September 22, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Statistics of the match

Goals: 1 Latvia - Moldova 2

Possession: 57% Latvia - Moldova 43% 

Total Shots: 15 Latvia - Moldova 12

Shots on goal: 4 Latvia - Moldova 3

Total Passes: 429 Latvia - Moldova 322

Fouls: 12 Latvia - Moldova 9

September 22, 2022 2:13 PM ET

Match ends

Moldova won 1-2 over Latvia, goals were scored by Ioan Revenco at minute 26' and Ion Nicolaescu at minute 45' for Moldova, Latvia's goal was scored by Janis Ikaunieks at minute 55'.

September 22, 2022 2:10 PM ET

Minute 87'

Yellow card for Moldova's Mihail Caimacov after a foul in the middle of the pitch.

September 22, 2022 2:06 PM ET

Minute 83'

Corner kick for Moldova after Jurkovskis' clearance.

September 22, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Minute 79'

Moldova's approach after Vitalie Damascan's shot goes wide of the left side of the goal.

September 22, 2022 1:41 PM ET

Minute 75'

Corner kick for Latvia after a clearance by defender Igor Armas.

September 22, 2022 1:40 PM ET

Minute 71'

Substitution in Moldova, Ion Nicolaescu is replaced by Virgiliu Postolachi.

September 22, 2022 1:38 PM ET

Minute 67'

Latvia's approach after Vladislavs Gutkovskis's shot goes wide of the right side of the goal.

September 22, 2022 1:37 PM ET

Minute 63'

Corner kick for Latvia after Ioan-Calin Revenco's clearance.

September 22, 2022 1:35 PM ET

Minute 59'

Yellow card for Veacceslav Posmac of Moldova after a foul on Vladislavs Gutkovskis.

September 22, 2022 1:34 PM ET

Minute 55' | GOAL

GOAL for Latvia, scored by Janis Ikaunieks after a right-footed shot from inside the box, after an assist from Eduards Emsis.

September 22, 2022 1:32 PM ET

Minute 49'

Corner kick for Latvia after Igor Armas' clearance.

September 22, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Second half starts

For the moment, Moldova leads Latvia 0-2.

September 22, 2022 1:09 PM ET

First half statistics

Goals: 0 Latvia - Moldova 2

Possession: 51% Latvia - Moldova 49% 

Total Shots: 6 Latvia - Moldova 8

Shots on goal: 0 Latvia - Moldova 2

Total Passes: 193 Latvia - Moldova 183

Fouls: 5 Latvia - Moldova 7

September 22, 2022 1:08 PM ET

First half ends

Both teams head to their respective dressing rooms.

September 22, 2022 1:05 PM ET

Minute 45' | GOAL

GOAL for Latvia, scored by Ion Nicolaescu after a header inside the box.

September 22, 2022 1:04 PM ET

Minute 42'

Latvia's approach after Vladislav Gutkovskis's shot is deflected over the goal.

September 22, 2022 1:02 PM ET

Minute 38'

Another free kick for Moldova, this time in the middle of the field after a foul by Eduards Emsis on Vitalie Damascan.

September 22, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Minute 34'

Free kick for Moldova in their own half after a foul by Kristers Tobers on Mihail Caimanov.

September 22, 2022 12:58 PM ET

Minute 30'

Corner kick for Latvia after Sergiu Platica's clearance.

September 22, 2022 12:57 PM ET

Minute 26' | GOAL

GOAL for Moldova, scored by Ioan Revenco after a header inside the box, this after Sergiu Platica's assist.

September 22, 2022 12:32 PM ET

Minute 20'

Yellow card for Latvia's Janis Ikaunieks after a foul on Veaceslav posmac.

September 22, 2022 12:30 PM ET

Minute 16'

Corner kick for Moldova after Eduards Emsis' clearance.

September 22, 2022 12:22 PM ET

Minute 12'

A very dangerous arrival for Latvia after Kristers Tobers' header hit the post.

September 22, 2022 12:21 PM ET

Minute 8'

Corner kick for Latvia after Ioan-Calin Revenco's clearance.

September 22, 2022 12:20 PM ET

Minute 4'

Moldova's approach after Vitalie Damascan's shot goes wide of the left side of the goal.

September 22, 2022 12:17 PM ET

The match starts!

The ball is rolling at Skonto Stadium.

September 22, 2022 12:12 PM ET

Clothing

Latvia comes out with its main uniform; completely vinotinto.
Moldova wears its home uniform; completely yellow.

September 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Protocol acts

The anthem of Moldova was sung, now the anthem of Lithuania is sung.

September 22, 2022 11:59 AM ET

Field trip

Both teams and the refereeing team take the field at Skonto Stadium.

September 22, 2022 11:47 AM ET

Pre-competitive movements

Both teams warm up on the Skonto Stadium pitch.

September 22, 2022 11:46 AM ET

Substitutes - Moldova

Railean, Postolachi, Jardan, Lovu, Iosipoi, Dumbravanu, Dros, Cojocaru, Cociuc, Bolohan, Belousov, Avram.

September 22, 2022 11:31 AM ET

Moldova starters

Roster: Celeadnic; Cracium, Posmac, Armas; Revenco, Caimacov, Ionita, Platica; Motpan; Nicolaescu, Damascan.
Coach: Sergiu Clescenco.

September 22, 2022 11:31 AM ET

Substitutes - Latvia

Zviedris, Tonisevs, Tarasovs, Stuglis, Sorokins, Saveljevs, Matrevics, Krollis, Ikaunieks, Birka, Balodis.

September 22, 2022 11:31 AM ET

Latvia starters

Roster: Steinbors; Savalnieks, Cernomordijs, Dubra, Jurkovskis; Jaunzems, Emsis, Tobers, Ciganiks; Ikaunieks, Gutkovskis.
D.T.: Dainis Kazakevics.

September 22, 2022 11:31 AM ET

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September 22, 2022 11:21 AM ET

Tune in here Latvia vs Moldova Updates

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Latvia vs Moldova live, as well as the latest information from Skonto Stadium. Don't miss a detail of the match Latvia vs Moldova with VAVEL.

September 21, 2022 7:51 PM ET

How to watch Latvia vs Moldova and online?

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September 21, 2022 7:46 PM ET

What time is Latvia vs Moldova?

This is the kick-off time for the Latvia vs Moldova match on September 22, 2022 in several countries:
Argentina: 13:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Bolivia: 12:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Brazil: 13:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Chile: 12:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Colombia: 11:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Ecuador: 11:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Spain: 6:00 hrs. 
Mexico: 11:00 hrs. - Sky HD
Paraguay: 12:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Peru: 11:00 hrs. - ESPN 2
Uruguay: 13:00 hrs. - ESPN 2

September 21, 2022 7:41 PM ET

Referee's Team

Referee: António Nobre - POR
Assistant Referees: Pedro Ribeiro - POR and Pedro Martins - POR
Fourth official: Bruno Jose Ribeiro Pires Costa - POR
VAR: Hugo Miguel - POR
AVAR: Miguel Bertolo Nogueira - POR

September 21, 2022 7:36 PM ET

Key player in Moldova

One of the players to take into account in Moldova is Ion Nicolaescu, the 24-year-old center forward is currently playing for Maccabi Petah Tokva of Israel and so far in the 2022-2023 Nations League, has played four games in which he has not managed to assist, but has already scored three goals, these against Liechtenstein, Latvia and Andorra.

September 21, 2022 7:31 PM ET

Key player in Latvia

One of the most outstanding players in Latvia is Vladislavs Gutkovskis, the 27-year-old center forward is currently playing for Rakow Czestochowa of Poland and so far in the 2022-2023 Nations League has played four games, in which he already has an assist and four goals, these against Moldova twice and Liechtenstein twice.

September 21, 2022 7:26 PM ET

History Latvia vs Moldova

In total, both teams have met 4 times, the record is dominated by Latvia with three wins, there have been no draws and Moldova has won one match.
In terms of goals, the record is also dominated by Latvia with 10 goals to Moldova's seven.

September 21, 2022 7:21 PM ET

Actuality - Moldova

Moldova is going through an acceptable moment talking about the Nations League 2022-2023, because after playing a total of 4 matches, it is placed in the second position in the standings of group 1 with seven points, this after winning two matches, drawing one and losing one, it has also scored six goals and conceded five, for a goal difference of +1.

  • Last three matches

Andorra 0-0 Moldova
Moldova 2-4 Latvia
Moldova 2-1 Andorra

September 21, 2022 7:16 PM ET

Actuality - Latvia

Latvia throughout the 2022-2023 Nations League has had a very good performance, because after playing four games they are placed in the number 1 position in the standings of group 1 with 12 points, this was achieved after winning four games, not drawing any and not losing any, also has a goal difference of +8, this after scoring 10 goals and conceding 2.

  • Last three games

Latvia 1-0 Liechtenstein
Moldova 2-4 Latvia
Liechtenstein 0-2 Latvia

September 21, 2022 7:11 PM ET

The match will be playad at the Skonto Stadium

The match between Latvia and Moldova will take place at Skonto Stadium in the city of Riga (Latvia), the stadium is where the Skonto Futbola Klubs club and sometimes the Latvian National Football Team play their home matches, it was built in 2000 and has a capacity for approximately 6,950 spectators.

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September 21, 2022 7:06 PM ET

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Hello everyone! Welcome to the blog commentary of the match Latvia vs Moldova, valid for date five of group 1 of the Nations League 2022-2023.
My name is Ismael Silva and I will be your host for this match. We will offer you pre-match analysis, score updates and live news, here on VAVEL.
 

September 21, 2022 7:01 PM ET
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