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Akron edges past Fakel with Dzyuba’s penalty in Samara
Akron secured a 1-0 victory over Fakel at the Solidarnost Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, in a Premier League matchday 24 encounter. Referee Vasiliy Kazartsev oversaw a game dominated by Akron’s possession (56%) and shot count (17 shots, 4 on target). Despite Akron’s control, the only goal arrived in the 72nd minute through a penalty converted by Artem Dzyuba. Fakel, with 44% possession and only 6 shots (1 on target), offered little offensive threat, although they committed more fouls (17 to Akron’s 13). Both teams received one yellow card each, R. Fernandez for Akron and D. Mertens for Fakel. The match was a hard-fought contest, with numerous fouls and chances created. The win puts Akron in a strong position in the league table, while Fakel needs to improve their attacking play to challenge for better results.
Substitutions akron: at minute 46 K. Danilin came in and D. Pestryakov went out., at minute 65 Benchimol came in and S. Bakaev went out.
Substitutions fakel: at minute 62 N. Giorgobiani came in and A. Lomovitskiy went out., at minute 76 I. Alshin came in and A. Kovalev went out., at minute 76 B. Pusi came in and A. Kashtanov went out., at minute 90 N. Motpan came in and D. Mertens went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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