Rakhimov Ufa debut ends in narrow defeat to Lokomotiv

Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 FC Ufa
Saturday 17 October, RZD Arena

Goal: Lokomotiv - Krychowiak (67)

Man of the Match: Grzegorz Krychowiak (Lokomotiv)

Ze Luis set up Grzegorz Krychowiak for the winner on the Portuguese striker’s return to the RPL midway through the second half. He had only come off the bench two minutes earlier, but his contribution was enough to hand the Railroaders victory on Rashid Rakhimov’s first game in charge of Ufa.

Lokomotiv move into third place on 21 points, while Ufa stay in the automatic relegation places on six points.

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 24 October - Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rotor Volgograd; Sunday 25 October - Akhmat Grozny vs FC Ufa.