FCM Ungheni secured a 3-1 victory against Zimbru II in the fourth round of the Liga 1 regular season on Thursday, 21 August 2026. The away side delivered a measured performance that reflected their standing in the table. By then, the visitors had already established themselves as one of the more consistent outfits this campaign.
Before kickoff, FCM Ungheni sat third with seven points from five matches. That record included two wins, one draw and two defeats. Zimbru II occupied fifth place with three points, having won only one of their opening five fixtures. The gap between them was tangible enough to suggest what might follow.
Recent form told a clearer story. FCM Ungheni had edged past Univers Chisinau 6-2 on 15 August, then held Spartacani Selameth to a 1-1 draw before that. Zimbru II's last outing was a 1-2 loss to Iskra on 14 August, following a 2-4 defeat to Univers Chisinau earlier in the month. To be fair, the visitors looked sharper in the opening week of August.
The result tightens FCM Ungheni's position above the mid-table while pushing Zimbru II further from the upper reaches. With four matches completed, the table remains fluid but the hierarchy is beginning to crystallise. The away side moved two points clear of their hosts in the standings.
What stood out was not the margin but the composure. FCM Ungheni did not need to chase the game and simply saw out their advantage. The visitors now hold a cushion that could prove decisive as the season progresses.