One Step Closer to the Title: Krasnodar Defeats Orenburg

In the penultimate round of the Russian Premier League, Krasnodar claimed a comeback victory away against Orenburg. The match ended 2–1 in favor of the visitors.

Orenburg’s Argentine forward Brian Mansilla opened the scoring in the 7th minute, but John Córdoba equalized in the 29th. The winning goal came in the 51st minute from Krasnodar defender Lucas Olaza.

This victory brings Krasnodar one step closer to a historic league title. They are currently four points ahead of Zenit, who still have a game in hand. If Zenit beats Rostov tomorrow, the gap will narrow to just one point, and everything will be decided in the final round. There, Krasnodar will face Dynamo Moscow, while Zenit plays Akhmat.

Krasnodar captain Eduard Spertsyan played 89 minutes. His match stats:

• Accurate passes: 23 (71%)

• Key passes: 2

• Long balls: 3/3

• Shots: 3 (1 on target)

• Successful dribbles: 3/6

• Duels won: 7/13

• Ball losses: 19

• Fouls committed: 2

• Fouled: 1

• Interceptions: 1

• Tackles: 3

• SofaScore rating: 7.4