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Khimki defeats Lokomotiv in thrilling match at RZD Arena
Moscow, December 1st, 2024 – Khimki secured a 3-1 victory over Lokomotiv in a captivating match at Moscow’s RZD Arena, part of the Russian Premier League’s matchday 17. The game, officiated by Artem Lyubimov, was characterized by Khimki’s intensity and attacking prowess.
Anton Zabolotnyi put Khimki ahead in the 17th minute, assisted by Khvicha Khosonov. However, Zabolotnyi received a yellow card just three minutes later. Lokomotiv equalized in the 29th minute through Vladimir Sarveli. Khimki responded swiftly, with Zaur Bakaev scoring in the 32nd minute, assisted by Leonid Vera. Before halftime, Khimki accumulated two more yellow cards, for Guram Dzhikiya and Orinho.
In the second half, Leonid Vera extended Khimki’s lead with a goal in the 66th minute. Despite Lokomotiv’s 59% possession and 26 shots (9 on target), Khimki’s efficiency, with 11 shots (5 on target), proved decisive. Lokomotiv had 8 corners to Khimki’s 1, while Khimki committed 14 fouls compared to Lokomotiv’s 9. Khimki finished the game with 3 yellow cards, while Lokomotiv received none. The final score reflected Khimki’s clinical finishing.
Substitutions khimki: at minute 27 A. Corredera came in and K. Khosonov went out., at minute 75 B. Magomedov came in and Z. Bakaev went out., at minute 75 S. Abdullahi came in and A. Rudenko went out., at minute 90 D. Stepanov came in and L. Vera went out., at minute 90 I. Sadygov came in and A. Zabolotnyi went out.
Substitutions lokomotiv: at minute 64 N. Tiknizyan came in and S. Pinyaev went out., at minute 64 N. Saltykov came in and E. Sevikyan went out., at minute 70 A. Karpukas came in and V. Sarveli went out., at minute 71 I. Samoshnikov came in and A. Silyanov went out., at minute 77 V. Rakov came in and D. Vorobyev went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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