RPL Matchday 26
FC Rostov 0-2 Fakel Voronezh
Saturday 6 May, Rostov Arena

Goals: Fakel – Akbashev (46), Appaev (74)
Man of the Match: Khyzyr Appaev (Fakel)

Vadim Evseev made first trip as Fakel head coach to Rostov, the team he beat mostly in RPL, as he won three of four matches. Every time Valery Kaprin was his opponent, but this time he was forced to watch from the stands due to suspension. Fakel made two strikes against medal pretenders, it took few seconds since second half kick-off to make an attack and finish it with Roman Akbashev volley. Another long ball led to second goal, Khyzyr Appaev sent it to the right corner with his head. It was second straight away win for Voronezh; in all previous trips they got just four points for draws.

Fakel move to 13th with 24 points, while Rostov still second on 50 points, and if Zenit win against Spartak on Sunday, St. Petersburg will become league champions.

Next RPL fixtures: Sunday 14 May – Sochi vs Rostov, Fakel vs Pari NN