Ural Ekaterinburg 3-1 FC Khimki 
Saturday 12 September, Ekaterinburg Arena

Goals: Ural - Eric Bicfalvi (pen 15, 67), Stefan Strandberg (22); Khimki - Arshak Koryan (52)

Man of the Match: Eric Bicfalvi (Ural) 

Ural Ekaterinburg jumped into the top half by getting revenge on FC Khimki for their Russian Cup semi-final defeat last season. Eric Bicfalvi struck twice, once from the penalty spot, and Stefan Strandberg scored on his second debut after returning to Ural this week. Arshak Koryan replied for the visitors. 

Ural Ekaterinburg move up to 8th, and host champions Zenit St. Petersburg next on Saturday 19 September. FC Khimki remain in 15th, and face FC Krasnodar away on Friday 18 September.