Recap
Cyprus will be eager to deliver an improved performance following their disappointing 0-1 defeat to Belarus on Thursday. Despite that setback, they possess the quality and potential to produce a stronger display in this friendly match.
Their opponents, Moldova, arrive in a weakened state, with six key players unavailable: Reabciuc (Spartak Moscow), Nicolaescu (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Caimacov (Slaven Belupo), Ioniță (Arezzo), Crăciun (ŁKS Łódź), and Damașcan (Maccabi Bnei Raina). Their recent form offers little encouragement either, having suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Lithuania just four days ago.
This fixture presents a favorable opportunity for Cyprus to respond positively and return to winning ways.