Ayrton’s late double sends Spartak three points clear

FC Tambov 0-2 Spartak Moscow
Saturday 26 September, Mordovia Arena

Goals: Spartak - Ayrton Lucas (75, 84)
Man of the Match: Ayrton Lucas (Spartak)

Ayrton Lucas struck twice in the last 15 minutes to save Spartak Moscow’s blushes against FC Tambov. The Brazilian full-back lashed in a volley from the edge of the box before finishing a second chance from a similar distance out.

FC Tambov stay 13th on seven points, while Spartak return to the top of the table on 20 points.

Next RPL fixtures: FC Tambov vs Arsenal Tula (Saturday 3 October); Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg (Saturday 3 October)