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Thrilling Match in Kaliningrad: Baltika Defeats Orenburg in an Emotion-Packed Encounter
Kaliningrad, Russia – In an electrifying match held at the Rostec Arena, Baltika defeated FC Orenburg in a Russian Premier League clash marked by intensity and controversy. Referee Evgeniy Kukulyak had a busy afternoon, showing multiple yellow cards and one red card that influenced the game’s development.
Baltika, playing at home, capitalized on their opportunities and, despite having only 39% possession, was more effective in front of the goal. I. Petrov opened the scoring in the 20th minute, after missing a penalty but taking advantage of the rebound. Shortly after, B. Gil extended the lead from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. M. Petrov increased the difference in the 48th minute, after an assist again of I. Petrov. However, Orenburg didn’t give up and E. Bolotov reduced the deficit in the 57th minute. C. Offor from Baltika scored the fourth goal for his team in the 64th minute, with an assist from A. Mourid. E. Gurluk from Orenburg shortened distances again in the 69th minute, but it was not enough to achieve a draw.
The match was characterized by high intensity in midfield, resulting in numerous fouls (22 by Baltika and 8 by Orenburg) and a flurry of cards. Orenburg finished the match with one man less after A. Tataev was sent off in the 89th minute after receiving his second yellow card. Despite having fewer shots on goal (6 vs 6), Baltika managed to materialize their chances, while Orenburg, with greater possession (61%), failed to convert it into goals.
Substitutions baltika: at minute 46 N. Titkov came in and T. Yenne went out., at minute 61 B. Gil came in and C. Offor went out., at minute 61 I. Petrov came in and A. Mourid went out., at minute 85 M. Petrov came in and I. Belikov went out., at minute 90 V. Saus came in and Y. Kovalev went out.
Substitutions fc orenburg: at minute 46 S. Oganesyan came in and E. Gurluk went out., at minute 56 V. Kamilov came in and E. Bolotov went out., at minute 56 G. Zotov came in and N. Koserik went out., at minute 72 M. Savelyev came in and G. Guzina went out., at minute 83 I. Kvekveskiri came in and V. Bubanja went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Baltika
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FC Orenburg
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