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Akron Edges Past Khimki in Thrilling Russian Premier League Match
Akron emerged victorious against Khimki with a 3-2 win in a captivating match played at the Arena Khimki on April 27th, 2025. The game, part of the 26th round of the Russian Premier League, was a rollercoaster ride until the final whistle.
Akron took the lead in the 12th minute through a goal by Artem Dzyuba, assisted by Roberto Fernandez. Khimki equalized in the 24th minute with an own goal by Kirill Savichev. However, Vera put Khimki ahead in the 29th minute with a penalty. Escoval levelled the score for Akron in the 67th minute. Dzyuba’s first-half goal proved pivotal in a physical contest with a total of 28 fouls and 5 yellow cards.
Despite the loss, Khimki enjoyed more possession (46%) and had more shots on goal (13 attempts), but lacked accuracy in front of the net. Akron, with 54% possession, proved more clinical, managing 7 shots, 3 of them on target, and converting them into goals.
Substitutions akron: at minute 46 I. Nedelcearu came in and M. Bokoev went out., at minute 46 M. Boldyrev came in and D. Pestryakov went out., at minute 62 V. Khubulov came in and S. Bakaev went out., at minute 63 K. Danilin came in and S. Loncar went out.
Substitutions khimki: at minute 61 R. Mirzov came in and Z. Bakaev went out., at minute 79 B. Magomedov came in and A. Corredera went out., at minute 79 P. Golubovic came in and I. Berkovskiy went out., at minute 89 A. Rudenko came in and L. Vera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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