Youngster Yakovlev scores first professional goal as CSKA beat Akhmat

CSKA Moscow 2-0 Akhmat Grozny
Saturday August 21, VEB Arena, Moscow

Goals: CSKA - Yakovlev 73’, Ejuke 76’
Man of the Match: CSKA - Mario Fernandes
Sent off: Akhmat - Evgeniy Kharin

Ten man Akhmat lost out to CSKA Moscow on Saturday, despite holding strong for a good 70 minutes. Young striker Vladislav Yakovlev scored his first professional goal, giving CSKA the lead. Minutes later, Chidera Ejuke continued his good start to the season and doubled their advantage.

The Armymen sealed their third win of the season, and are now challenging for the European race.  

Next RPL fixtures: Thursday August 26 - Akhmat vs Arsenal Tula; Zenit vs CSKA Moscow