Akinfeev penalty heroics help CSKA extend RPL lead

CSKA Moscow 2-0 FC Rostov
Sunday 8 November, VEB Arena

Goals: CSKA - Kuchaev (20), Chalov (74)

Man of the Match: Igor Akinfeev (CSKA) 

CSKA extended their lead at the top of the table to three points with a goal in each half at home to Rostov. Konstantin Kuchaev struck with his sixth goal of the season, before Fedor Chalov sealed the result 15 minutes from time. On the hour mark, Igor Akinfeev saved a penalty from former Armyman midfielder Roman Eremenko with a leg. 

CSKA stay top on 31 points, while Rostov remain sixth on 23 points.

Next RPL fixtures: Sunday 22 November - CSKA Moscow vs FC Sochi; Rubin Kazan vs Rostov