RPL Matchday 27
Ural Ekaterinburg 2-1 FC Orenburg
Saturday 13 May, Ekaterinburg Arena

Goals: Ural – Yushin (62), Kaplenko (OG 89); Orenburg – Obukhov (83)
Man of the Match: Artem Mamin (Ural)

Ural could not beat Orenburg in play since 2-1 win in November, as 3-0 win in July 2020 was awarded due to quarantine in opponent team. One hour of playing time past, when Aleksandr Yushin gave the lead finishing Silvije Begic cross. Vladimir Obukhov scored second time since returning from suspension, he also tied the game getting the pass from left wing. Ural made the winner through the corner kick, Artem Mamin sent the ball to the keeper’s area, but Kirill Kaplenko redirected it to the net. This win is the first for Ural in last eight matches, and Orenburg suffered second straight defeat.

Ural go eleventh with 30 points, while Orenburg stay eighth on 39 points.

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 20 May – Orenburg vs Zenit; Sunday 21 May – Krylia Sovetov vs Ural