On 23 January, three RPL teams played friendly matches in Turkey.
Krylia Sovetov Samara 1-4 Radnicki Nis
Team from Serbian Super League brought first defeat for Krylia at Turkey camps. Vladimir Sychevoy (Pisarsky) was the only scorer for Samara with powerful long shot in the end of first half. RPL top scorer also had a penalty attempt, but his shot was saved.
Akhmat Grozny 1-1 FK Vojvodina
Vojvodina became third opponent from Serbia for Akhmat this break, as previously they earned draw against Backa Topola and lost to Partizan. Milos Satara opened the score 17 minutes after the kick-off, and Vojvodina equalized with 16 minutes left in the second half.
Torpedo Moscow 1-1 Alania Vladikavkaz
Last season rivals in First League met in Turkey and played 120-minute match, which included four half-an-hour periods. Alania was leading since 22nd minute, but Torpedo saved a draw in the final minutes through Milan Curic’s goal. The Black-Whites started trainings much earlier than other RPL teams, but this match was their first during the camps.
Next teams’ friendlies: Saturday 28 January – Krylia Sovetov vs SKA Khabarovsk, Krylia Sovetov vs Rubin; Thursday 2 February – Torpedo vs Krasnodar-2, Torpedo vs Neftekhimik; Sunday 5 February – Akhmat vs Chayka, Akhmat vs Khimki