The Moldovan football players Igor Armas, Victor Golovatenci and Stanislav Namascu , as well as coach Emil Caras are one step closer to the Russian premier league. After the 33rd matchday of the 2nd league, their team, Kuban Krasnodar, defeated city rivals FC Krasnodar, 1-0, Info-Prim Neo reports. After the derby victory, Kuban accumulated 73 points and is 12 pts ahead of the 2nd placed team, Volga Nijnii Novgorod. The Krasnodar outfit needs 5 more points in the next 5 games in order to advance into the Russian Premier League. Only one of Kuban’s 3 Moldovan players, defender Igor Armas, recovered after an injury, played in the derby. The other two, Namasco and Golovatenco, were benched after returning from international duties against the Netherlands and San Marino. If Kuban will make the promotion, Gabi Balint will be able to call up the 3 internationals without any impediments.