Spertsyan shines against Sochi (goals and stats)

In the 5th round of the Russian Premier League 2025/26, Krasnodar claimed a spectacular 5–1 victory over Sochi. The main hero of the match was the Bulls’ captain and Armenian national team leader Eduard Spertsyan, who scored twice and provided an assist.

The game was balanced until Sochi defender Marcelo Alves was sent off in the 47th minute. After that, Krasnodar fully took control and scored all five goals in the second half.

Krasnodar’s goals came from:

• Eduard Spertsyan (2),
• Nikita Krivtsov (assisted by Spertsyan),
• Victor Sá,
• an own goal by a Sochi defender.

The visitors’ only goal was scored by Anton Zinkovsky.

Spertsyan’s goals and assist vs Sochi:

First goal – a team-play attack.Second goal – a brilliant free-kick strike.Then Spertsyan delivered a corner, converted by Krivtsov for the team’s fourth goal. Thus, the Armenian midfielder once again proved himself as one of the best set-piece specialists in the RPL.

Such a productive performance earned Spertsyan the maximum SofaScore rating.

Eduard Spertsyan’s stats vs Sochi:

• Minutes played: 78
• Goals: 2
• Assists: 1
• Accurate passes: 40 (77%)
• Key passes: 6
• Crosses: 3
• Shots: 3 (2 on target)
• Duels won: 3/5
• Ball losses: 21
• Fouls: 1
• Fouled: 2
• Tackles: 1
• SofaScore rating: 10.0

Possible transfer:
According to reports, the match against Sochi could be one of Eduard’s last for Krasnodar. Southampton are keen on the Armenian midfielder, while Porto and Lens are also showing interest. A move would allow Armenia’s captain to test himself in one of Europe’s top leagues.