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Arsenal Tula Stages Thrilling Comeback in Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk, Russia – In a vibrant match held at Stadion Central’nyj, Arsenal Tula secured an important away victory against Chernomorets on the third matchday of the Russian First League. The match, corresponding to the 2025 season, was marked by an early lead for the home side.
Just five minutes into the game, O. Nikolaev of Chernomorets, without an assist, opened the scoring, unleashing euphoria in the stands. However, Arsenal Tula, far from being discouraged, began to press, and the match became more physical. As a result of this intensity, N. Razdorskikh, K. Bolshakov, and A. Kalmykov of Arsenal Tula received yellow cards in the 22nd, 28th, and 38th minutes respectively.
The second half witnessed Arsenal Tula’s reaction. In the 48th minute, A. Kalmykov equalized. The comeback was completed in the 74th minute thanks to a goal by A. Tsaraev. Arsenal Tula took all three points in a match where tactical discipline and effectiveness in attack were key.
While statistics on possession, shots (on and off target), corners, and fouls are unavailable, we do know that Chernomorets accumulated zero yellow cards and zero red cards, while Arsenal Tula received three yellow cards and zero red cards.
Substitutions arsenal tula: at minute 46 N. Razdorskikh came in and T. Avanesyan went out., at minute 61 A. Kalmykov came in and U. Djuranovic went out., at minute 61 M. Brnovic came in and M. Ahlinvi went out., at minute 71 A. Berdnikov came in and A. Popov went out., at minute 81 D. Lipovoy came in and I. Gorbunov went out.
Substitutions chernomorets: at minute 46 I. Zhigulev came in and V. Lozhkin went out., at minute 46 K. Morozov came in and E. Zarypbekov went out., at minute 57 P. Gorelov came in and I. Rodionov went out., at minute 62 O. Nikolaev came in and D. Stotskiy went out., at minute 78 A. Krachkovskii came in and Z. Tarba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chernomorets
Titulares:
Arsenal Tula
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