RPL Matchday 28
FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod 4-0 FC Sochi
Monday 22 May, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

Goals: Pari NN – Aleksandrov (52), Rybchinsky (62), Krotov (86), Kakkoev (90+3)
Sent off: Sochi – Vanja Drkusic (70)
Man of the Match: Viktor Aleksandrov (Pari NN)

While Sochi feel safe in the standings, Pari NN still close to relegation zone, they have won one of six matches since hiring Sergey Yuran. All steps to make second win Nizhny made in the second half, and Viktor Aleksandrov started sending the circling ball to the right corner. Dmitry Rybchinsky also showed his best shot to double the lead, and Sochi situation became worse after Vanja Drkusic sent off through second yellow card. Vyacheslav Krotov was another one to score from the distance, and finally Nikita Kakkoev get his first career RPL goal with header. It was first time Pari NN scored four in single RPL game, it led to their biggest top division win.

Pari NN still 14th with 26 points and eight-point advantage above relegation zone, while Sochi go tenth on 37 points.

Next RPL fixtures: Saturday 27 May – Sochi vs Zenit; Sunday 28 May – Spartak vs Pari NN