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Rubin Kazan falls to Spartak Moscow in a thrilling encounter
Kazan, Russia – Spartak Moscow edged past Rubin Kazan 2-1 in a dramatic Premier League clash at Kazan’s Ak Bars Arena. A fiercely contested match, littered with cards, saw the visitors emerge victorious despite Rubin’s early lead.
M. Daku gave the home side a two-goal lead with strikes in the 7th and 28th minutes, both assisted by R. Bezrukov. However, Spartak, enjoying 67% possession, fought back with a penalty converted by E. Barco in the 42nd minute. The sending-off of M. Daku and A. Duarte (both receiving two yellow cards) in the 75th minute proved to be a turning point, allowing Spartak to dominate with a numerical advantage.
Despite Spartak’s 23 shots (6 on target), Rubin managed to create chances with 7 shots of their own (3 on target). Statistics highlighted Spartak’s dominance in possession (67% vs 33%), corner kicks (9 vs 1), and fouls (15 vs 17). However, Rubin’s early efficiency and Spartak’s numerical advantage in the latter stages ultimately decided the outcome.
Substitutions rubin: at minute 26 A. Zotov came in and V. Hodza went out., at minute 76 A. Gritsaenko came in and B. Jocic went out., at minute 81 M. Apshatsev came in and R. Bezrukov went out., at minute 81 M. Cuni came in and D. Shabanhaxhaj went out.
Substitutions spartak moscow: at minute 46 P. Solari came in and O. Reabciuk went out., at minute 46 C. Martins Pereira came in and D. Prutsev went out., at minute 46 L. Garcia came in and T. Bongonda went out., at minute 78 R. Litvinov came in and D. Denisov went out., at minute 84 J. Medina came in and Marquinhos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rubin
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Spartak Moscow
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