FC Rostov played their first friendly game at a training camp in the UAE against a current Uzbekistan champion and one of the most strong and famous clubs in Asia - FC Bunyodkor. 22 of 25 registered for the game players entered the field. Only Dmitry Poloz stayed in hotel due to cold. Vice President Aleksander Shikunov and CEO Oleg Lopatin watches the game live, the club's official site says.

Rostov — Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan) – 1:1 (1:1).

Goals: Kalachev, 22 (1:0), Shodiev, 43 (1:1).

Rostov: Pletikosa, (Amelchenko, 46), Logashov (Margasov, 46), Diyakov (Aroyan, 46), Bastos (Xulu, 46), Milić (Lolo, 46), Sheshukov (Fatullaev, 46), Gatskan (Khudobyak, 46), Ananidze (Vasiliev, 46), Kalachev (Kulishev, 46), Kanga (Sinama-Pongolle, 46), Dzyuba (Yoo Byung-Soo, 46).

Booking: Kanga, 8.