CSKA Moscow 2-1 FC Tambov
VEB Arena, Saturday 15 August

Goals: CSKA - Konstantin Kuchaev (29), Ilya Shkurin (55); Tambov - Aleksandr Karapetyan (42)

Man of the Match: Konstantin Kuchaev (CSKA)

Ilya Shkurin opened his account for CSKA Moscow as his second-half winner made it two wins from two for the Armymen. Konstantin Kuchaev scored his second goal in two games, as well as collecting his second man of the match award of the new season, after Aleksandr Karapetyan had headed FC Tambov level just before the break.

CSKA Moscow go top of the table after maximum points from two games. They are away to reigning champions Zenit St. Petersburg next on Wednesday 19 August, while FC Tambov - who are now bottom as the only club to lose both opening matches - host newly promoted FC Khimki on Tuesday 18 August.