Dacia Chisinau strengthened its position of leader in Moldova’s football championship after defeating Zimbru 1-0 on December 16, Info-Prim Neo reports. The only goal of the encounter was scored by Oleg Molla in the 13th minute. Zimbru had fewer players on the field as captain Victor Nosenko was sent off. In another match of the 21sth stage, Rapid Ghidighici won against Academia UTM Chisinau 2-0 owing to the goals scored by Alexandr Pashchenko and Alexandru Maxim. FC Tiraspol beat Gagauzia Comrat 5-0, while FC Costuleni scored three important points after defeating Sfantul Gheorghe Suruceni 2-1. The last match this year will be played on December 18, when Dinamo Bender meet Sheriff Tiraspol. Rankings after 21 stages: 1. Dacia – 48 points (21 matches played) 2. Milsami – 45 (21) 3. Sheriff – 41 (20) 4. Iskra-Stal – 41 (21) 5. Olimpia – 41 (21) 6. Zimbru – 34 (21) 7. Rapid – 32 (21) 8. FC Tiraspol – 29 (21) 9. Academia – 28 (21) 10. Dinamo – 18 (20) 11. FC Costuleni – 18 (21) 12. Nistru – 11 (21) 13. Sf. Gheorghe – 9 (21) 14. Gagauzia – 8 (21) The next National Division stage will take place on February 16, 2011.