Denis Romanenco
Moldovan footballer
Denis Romanenco (born 18 November 1974) is a former Moldovan professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
He holds the Moldavian domestic record for going 1154 minutes without conceding a goal, in the 1998–99 title winning season. He won the Moldovan National Division seven times and Moldovan Cup twice with Zimbru Chişinău.
International career
Before becoming second choice goalkeeper for the UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying, Romanenco played 6 games for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Personal life
Denis Romanenco was one of the 11 Moldovian football players challenged and beaten by Tony Hawkes and features in his book Playing the Moldovans at Tennis.
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