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Last-Gasp Draw in Moscow: Spartak and Sochi Share Points
Moscow, Russia – A hard-fought match at the Lukoil Arena ended in a draw between Spartak Moscow and FC Sochi, in a clash filled with emotions and key refereeing decisions. Spartak dominated possession with 70%, reflecting their constant attempt to control the pace of the game.
The score was opened early, in the 16th minute, with a penalty converted by E. Barco for Spartak, putting the home team ahead. However, FC Sochi did not back down and, in the 42nd minute, D. Vasiljev equalized with a goal from open play, taking the match to halftime with a 1 to 1 draw.
The second half was tense and marked by numerous fouls. Spartak, despite their dominance in possession, failed to convert their opportunities, while Sochi defended tooth and nail. The match became increasingly physical, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams. The pressure finally paid off for Spartak in added time, when E. Barco scored again from the penalty spot, seemingly sealing the victory. However, the final whistle came immediately afterward, leaving a bittersweet taste for the home side.
Regarding statistics, Spartak Moscow made 14 shots, of which 5 were on target, while FC Sochi only managed 3 shots, with one of them on target. Spartak committed 13 fouls and received one yellow card, while Sochi committed 18 fouls and received three yellow cards. A match to remember in the Russian Premier League.
Substitutions spartak moscow: at minute 46 I. Samoshnikov came in and R. Zobnin went out., at minute 46 L. Garcia came in and I. Dmitriev went out., at minute 71 S. Babic came in and A. Zabolotnyi went out., at minute 90 P. Solari came in and D. Denisov went out.
Substitutions fc sochi: at minute 64 K. Kravtsov came in and M. Mukhin went out., at minute 64 M. Ignatov came in and Z. Fedorov went out., at minute 74 D. Vasiljev came in and A. Kovalenko went out., at minute 85 M. Kramaric came in and A. Osipov went out., at minute 85 Y. Attiyat Allah came in and K. Zaika went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Spartak Moscow
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FC Sochi
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