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.
5. Davie Weir
Then still at Everton, Weir followed international boss Walter Smith to Rangers and would later assist Mark Warburton at Ibrox. Dabbled in management himself at Sheffield United. Now loan manager at Brighton. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. Barry Ferguson
Midfielder is now the manager of Alloa Athletic after dugout spells at Clyde and Kelty Hearts. Decorated career at Rangers, also played at Blackpool, Blackburn and Birmingham City. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
7. Darren Fletcher
Midfielder won the Champions League with Manchester United despite battling chronic illness, and also played for West Brom before retiring. Now a popular matchday pundit. Photo: SNS Group Aubrey Washington
8. Andy Webster
Unusual number for Webster who was in the final stages of his controversial exit from Hearts to Wigan Athletic - and defender later played for Rangers. Now retired, latterly he played for St Mirren and coached at the Buddies' Academy. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey