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Nizhny Novgorod and Makhachkala Draw in Tense Match in Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod and Makhachkala played out a closely fought 0-0 draw on November 24th at the Stadion Nizhny Novgorod, in matchday 16 of the Russian Premier League. The match, officiated by Vasiliy Kazartsev, was a tight affair with Nizhny Novgorod enjoying slightly more possession (55%).
Nizhny Novgorod created the better chances, registering 8 shots (2 on target) and 6 corners. However, their inability to find the back of the net proved costly. They also received two yellow cards, to Mukhin and Bozhenov. Makhachkala, with 45% possession, managed 6 shots (1 on target), 2 corners, and conceded 14 fouls. Alibekov received a yellow card for Makhachkala. Despite the possession and shot advantage, neither team could break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless draw.
Substitutions nizhny novgorod: at minute 68 M. Stamatov came in and K. Bozhenov went out., at minute 68 A. Troshechkin came in and A. Mukhin went out., at minute 90 V. Karapuzov came in and L. Ticic went out.
Substitutions makhachkala: at minute 76 A. Gadzhiev came in and R. Magomedov went out., at minute 76 M. Hosseinnejad came in and H. Mrezigue went out., at minute 90 K. Zinovich came in and G. Agalarov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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