Kecskes goal on debut in vain as Nizhny Novgorod's inspired unbeaten start ends

Nizhny Novgorod 1-2 Ufa
Saturday 14 August, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

Goals: Nizhny Novgorod - Kecskes 57'; Ufa - Agalarov 51', Ivanov (pen) 64'
Man of the Match: Aleksandr Belenov (Ufa)

Nizhny Novgorod fell behind for only the second time this season as Gamid Agalarov struck just after half time. Aleksandr Kerzhakov's men pulled back level soon after though, as Akos Kecskes' debut goal restored parity. 

Ufa went back in front soon after though when Oleg Ivanov struck from the penalty spot. 

Nizhny Novgorod remain fifth on seven points, while Ufa jump up to eighth on four points. 

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 21 August - Ufa vs Zenit; Sunday 22 August - Nizhny Novgorod vs Rostov