Akhmat Dominates Khimki in a Game Filled with Cards and Goals
Grozny, Russia (August 24, 2024) – Akhmat secured a convincing victory over Khimki in a thrilling match full of emotions and cards at Akhmat Arena. The final score of 4-2 reflected the home team’s superiority, who scored in the latter stages of the match to secure their triumph.
Khimki started the game with more possession and took the lead with a goal from R. Mirzov in the 31st minute. However, Akhmat responded with force in the second half. A. Zhirov equalized in the 73rd minute, followed by a brace from Felippe (76′) and L. Lovat (90′). Khimki’s consolation goals came from A. Rudenko (67′) and A. Zabolotnyi (90′).
The encounter was marked by constant fouls from both teams. Khimki received three yellow cards and one red, while Akhmat accumulated three yellows. The sending-off of B. Magomedov in the 90th minute left Khimki with a man down.
Despite the final score, Khimki had a good start. The red card for Magomedov and their lack of ruthlessness in the second half were crucial to their defeat. Akhmat, on the other hand, took advantage of their opportunities and demonstrated a great level of play, especially in the second half.
Statistics:
* Akhmat: 49% possession, 10 shots (6 on target, 3 off target), 10 corners, 14 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Khimki: 51% possession, 11 shots (7 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 18 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 1 red cards
Key events:
* 31′: Khimki – Goal by R. Mirzov
* 73′: Akhmat – Goal by A. Zhirov
* 76′: Akhmat – Goal by Felippe
* 67′: Khimki – Goal by A. Rudenko
* 90′: Akhmat – Goal by L. Lovat
* 90′: Khimki – Goal by A. Zabolotnyi
* 90′: Khimki – Red card for B. Magomedov
Substitutions akhmat: at minute 46 V. Kamilov came in and A. Shvets went out., at minute 64 L. Sadulaev came in and A. Adamov went out., at minute 72 M. Luna Diale came in and I. Silva Lima went out.
Substitutions khimki: at minute 59 A. Rudenko came in and Z. Bakaev went out., at minute 59 B. Magomedov came in and R. Mirzov went out., at minute 84 I. Berkovskiy came in and L. Vera went out., at minute 90 I. Sadygov came in and S. Abdullahi went out., at minute 90 S. Terekhov came in and Orinho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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