Fakel edges Orenburg in a tough match
Fakel secured a hard-fought victory against FC Orenburg in the sixth round of the Russian Premier League, with a score of 1-0. The match, played at the Stadion Fakel in Voronezh, was marked by intensity and numerous fouls committed by both teams.
FC Orenburg dominated possession (66% compared to Fakel’s 34%), with a total of 11 shots, 3 of which were on target. However, lack of precision and good interventions by the Fakel goalkeeper prevented the visiting team from opening the scoring.
Fakel, on the other hand, was more effective in attack, managing to connect 9 shots, 2 of them on goal, with one ending in a goal. The goal came in the 62nd minute from N. Giorgobiani, who capitalized on a defensive lapse by FC Orenburg.
The match was marked by yellow cards, with a total of 6 cards for FC Orenburg and 4 for Fakel. Referee Ivan Abrosimov, from Russia, had to caution several players for fouls committed, especially in the second half.
In summary, Fakel achieved an important home victory thanks to their effective attacking play and defensive solidity. FC Orenburg, despite dominating possession, was unable to convert their opportunities and left empty-handed.
Substitutions fakel: at minute 46 D. Mertens came in and I. Kvekveskiri went out., at minute 70 K. Appaev came in and E. Markov went out., at minute 70 V. Masternoy came in and M. Brahimi went out., at minute 75 N. Motpan came in and N. Giorgobiani went out., at minute 89 V. Yakimov came in and V. Iljin went out.
Substitutions fc orenburg: at minute 58 A. Kovalenko came in and Y. Mikhailov went out., at minute 69 S. Oganesyan came in and S. Saharkhizan went out., at minute 73 K. Karatas came in and M. Sidorov went out., at minute 76 D. Rybchinskiy came in and J. Marin went out., at minute 82 J. R. Cuero Palacio came in and A. Malykh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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