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Akhmat Edges Out Rubin in Tense Groznyi Encounter
Akhmat defeated Rubin Kazan 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Akhmat Arena in Groznyi, Russia, for Matchday 19 of the Russian Premier League. The game, officiated by Artem Chistyakov, was marked by tension and a high number of yellow cards.
Rubin took the early lead in the 10th minute with a goal from D. Shabanhaxhaj, assisted by I. Rozhkov. However, Akhmat responded and equalized in the 41st minute with a penalty converted by N. Ghandri. Rubin’s N. Cumic received a yellow card in the 24th minute, followed by I. Vujacic and E. Teslenko in the 33rd and 38th minutes respectively. R. Ashurmatov also received a yellow card in the 49th minute. Akhmat took the lead for good in the 63rd minute with another goal from N. Ghandri, this time assisted by L. Sadulaev. The closing stages of the match were equally intense, with V. Hodza (Rubin) and D. Utkin (Akhmat) receiving yellow cards in stoppage time. Akhmat dominated possession with 64%, attempting 18 shots (6 on target), and earning 7 corners. Rubin, with 36% possession, managed 8 shots (4 on target) and 4 corners. Despite their disadvantage, Rubin fought until the final whistle.
Substitutions rubin: at minute 46 B. Jocic came in and N. Cumic went out., at minute 46 V. Hodza came in and M. Apshatsev went out., at minute 82 M. Cuni came in and D. Shabanhaxhaj went out., at minute 82 V. Vada came in and R. Ashurmatov went out., at minute 87 O. Ivanov came in and U. Iwu went out.
Substitutions akhmat: at minute 71 D. Zorin came in and M. Samorodov went out., at minute 78 V. Kamilov came in and A. Talal went out., at minute 79 R. Ruiz Diaz came in and G. Melkadze went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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