Stories from Krasnodar · Russia

Eduard Spetsyan's team failed to take the lead after missing a penalty in the 36th minute. Spartak defeated Nizhny Novgorod 2-1 with goals from Kelbarca and Roman Zobnin. Ural defeated Chelyabinsk 2-1, and Yenisey beat Neftekhimik 2-0. Zenit currently trails Krasnodar by one point in second place. During the match, Makhachkala Dynamo took an early lead via a Diego Quosto own goal. Krasnodar responded during the first half to secure the win. Cordoba scored his 15th goal of the RPL season in the 66th minute following a header from a Javani Goncalves cross. Goalkeeper Stanislav Aggadtsev made several saves to prevent further goals for Dynamo. Defender Lucas Allas stated that the conceded goal motivated the team during the match. Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Makhachkala 2-1 during the 27th round of the Russian Football Premier League. Goals for Krasnodar were scored by Krivtsov and Cordoba.