RPL Matchday 27
Fakel Voronezh 1-0 FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod
Sunday 14 May, Central Stadium of Trade Unions, Voronezh

Goal: Fakel – Akbashev (pen 67)
Sent off: Fakel – Markov (74)
Man of the Match: Roman Akbashev (Fakel)

As Krylia dropped points against Lokomotiv, winner of Fakel vs Pari NN match could get a chance to move from relegation play-off zone. Vadim Evseev was warmly welcomed by Voronezh fans at first home game, and his side ran for another win with new coach. Evgeny Morozov suffered a foul from Momo Jansane in the penalty area, and Roman Akbashev scored it to get fifth goal this season. Evgeny Markov spent just 14 minutes on the pitch, as he was sent off with second yellow card, and guests made massive attacks for equalizer, but when Kirill Gotsuk made shot, Morozov flew on the goal line to save the ball. First time in Russian top division history Fakel made three-game winning streak.

Fakel move up from relegation play-off zone to twelfth with 27 points, while Pari NN still 14th on 23 points.

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 20 May – Lokomotiv vs Fakel; Monday 22 May – Pari NN vs Sochi