TIRASPOL, Moldova (Interstat) — Fomba Bourama scored in the 81st minute Sunday to give FC Sheriff Tiraspol a 1-0 victory over FC Zimbru Chisinau in a Divizia A match at Malaya Sportivnaya Arena.

Sheriff improved to 18-7-4 in league play and 20-8-4 across all competitions. Zimbru fell to 17-5-7 in the league and 19-5-7 overall.

The goal snapped a streak of three matches between the rivals that had ended in draws or Zimbru victories. Sheriff had not beaten Zimbru since July 2025.

Zimbru entered the game on a three-match winning streak in league play, most recently a 2-0 shutout of Milsami Orhei on May 6. Sheriff had lost 1-0 to Petrocub Hincesti in its previous league outing.

Both teams return to Divizia A action May 17, with Sheriff visiting Milsami Orhei and Zimbru hosting Petrocub Hincesti.