RPL Matchday 3
FC Rostov 1-0 FC Khimki
Sunday 31 July, Rostov Arena

Goal: Rostov - Komlichenko (40)
Sent off: Rostov - Prokhin (78)
Man of the Match: Daniil Utkin (Rostov)

Krasnodar graduates Daniil Utkin and Nikolay Komlichenko continued their impact, and thanks to their duo Rostov got the first win this season. Before hosting Khimki both guys made goals against Dynamo and Lokomotiv in one style: Utkin crosses from the free kick, Komlichenko scores with his head. So they did it for third time, as Komlichenko gave a lead to hosts with five minutes left in the first half. The striker became just second player this season, who scored in all three matchdays after another Krasnodar graduate Eduard Spertsyan. Rostov was forced to finish with ten players after Danila Prokhin left the field with second yellow card, but they did not allow the visitors to tie the game.

Rostov are sixth on five points, while Khimki are below with four points.

Next RPL fixtures: Sunday 7 August - Torpedo vs Khimki, Rostov vs Orenburg