The Red Devils forward gave his side the lead against the Moldovan outfit on 17 minutes as he struck home with his left foot.
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The 22-year-old's celebration was a lovely moment as he revealed the shin pads he was wearing were some personalised ones gifted to him by a young Man United fan earlier this season.
Sancho, who was snubbed from Gareth Southgate's England squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes, has been Man United's biggest threat having had an effort cleared off the line on 36 minutes.
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But Erik ten Hag's men doubled their lead moments later as Cristiano Ronaldo slotted in a penalty after Diogo Dalot was tripped inside the box.
The goal is Ronaldo's first of the season and his 699th at club level on what's his first start of the 2022/23 campaign.
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