Like this weekend, it was a World Cup qualifier, unlike this time Scotland were joint-bottom of their section after earlier struggles in the section when the Moldovans visited the southside of Glasgow on June 4, 2005.
Walter Smith’s side made heavy weather of the game before second-half strikes from Christian Dailly and James McFadden in an important win that resurrected fading World Cup hopes.Eventually Scotland finished third in the group, behind Norway and Italy, but still wouldn’t qualify.
With hopes again wilting after defeat in Denmark, will Steve Clarke’s selection fare better?
Here is a look at the players involved the last time Moldova were in town, and where they are now.
13. SUB - Christian Dailly - on 26 minutes
Scored the opener after coming on for McNamara. Dailly was another who moved to Rangers under SMith before retiring. Moved into coaching - but in athletics - after completing a sports science degree. Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes
14. SUB - James McFadden - on 73 minutes
Nomadic forward would become a national hero with a wondergoal against France in the following campaign, but scored to ease off tension against Moldova. Now a TV pundit after retiring. Latterly a coach under Alex McLeish's second spell in charge. Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes