Pasulko picks final squad

Defensive suspensions
The FC Sheriff defender missed Moldova's last qualifier – a 2-1 win against Belarus on 10 September that confirmed fourth place in Group 3 – through suspension, but now returns. Fellow defender Ghenadie Olexic is unavailable through suspension, however, having picked up a late booking against Belarus. Moldova have six points from seven matches but cannot overtake third-placed Austria because of an inferior head-to-head record.

Moldova squad
Hmaruc, Mereute, Bogdan, Covalenco, Catinsus, Priganiuc, Cebotari, Testimitanu, Valuta, Andriuta, Ivanov, Boret, Covalciuc, Rogaciov, Clescenco, Frunza, Dadu, Golban.