Petrocub Hâncești and Milsami Orhei advance in Moldovan Cup

Moldovan top-division football clubs Petrocub Hâncești and Milsami Orhei have secured spots in the quarter-finals of the Moldovan Cup after dominant performances in the round of 16.

Petrocub Hâncești defeated third-division side FC Edineț with an 8-2 victory. Despite conceding an early goal in the 13th minute, the Hâncești-based team responded with two goals before halftime and added six more in the second half. Goalscorers included Mihai Lupan, Pavel Nazari, Mihai Sava, Marius Iosipoi, Petru Popescu, Maxim Cojocaru, Bogdan Musteață, and Denis Bîzga.

Milsami Orhei also advanced comfortably, defeating Liga 1 side FCM Ungheni 7-0. Arlind Sejdiu opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by goals from Vasile Luchiță, Radu Gînsari, Samuil Izuntuemoi, Leonardo Bulmaga, and Igor Souza.