FC Sochi 1-1 FC Khimki
Friday 14 August, Fisht Olympic stadium

Goals: Sochi - Christian Noboa (63); Khimki - Aleksandr Troshechkin (24)

Man of the Match: Aleksandr Troshechkin (Khimki)

Aleksandr Troshechkin scored FC Khimki’s first goal since their return to the top flight as he crashed in a loose ball from 12 yards midway through the first half. Just after the hour mark Christian Noboa curled in his second goal in two games this season to draw level.

FC Sochi host Rubin Kazan next on Tuesday 18 August, while FC Khimki are away to FC Tambov on the same day.