Miranchuk’s magic finish the difference as Lokomotiv beat Krasnodar

Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 FC Krasnodar
RZD Arena, Saturday 15 August

Goal: Lokomotiv - Aleksey Miranchuk (43) 

Man of the Match: Aleksey Miranchuk (Lokomotiv)

Aleksey Miranchuk’s superb first touch bamboozled the Lokomotiv Moscow defence just before the break to allow him to break the deadlock. Belarus international striker Vitali Lisakovich also came off the bench for his Lokomotiv debut.

Lokomotiv Moscow are away to Ural Ekaterinburg next up on Wednesday 19 August, while FC Krasnodar host Arsenal Tula on Tuesday 18 August.