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      Nizhny Novgorod celebrate narrow win over Spartak Moskva

      Nizhny Novgorod overcame Spartak Moskva, 1x2, on Saturday, in a game relating to matchweek 3. Coming into the contest, Rui Vitória's team came from a win, and Aleksandr Kerzhakov's team came from a draw.

      The first goal of the game was scored by Kirill Gotsuk, from a corner, in the 4th minute. After 16 minutes, Nizhny Novgorod extended their lead with a goal from Aleksei Kozlov through a header inside the penalty box.

      Ezequiel Ponce netted the last goal with 85 minutes on the clock with a right-foot shot.

      After the result Nizhny Novgorod are 4th in the table, with 7 points, while Spartak Moskva sit 11th place, with 3 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Nizhny Novgorod's team will host Ufa, while Moskva's team will play at home against FK Ural.

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      Spartak Moskva
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 22 shots

      • Managed to win only 6 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 75%

      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 562 passes

      Nizhny Novgorod
      • Made only 5, his lowest in the competition

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 24%

      • Made only 178 passes, recording the worst number of completed passes in the competition

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      COMPETITION

      FaseLeague 
      JornadaMatchweek 3

      STADIUM

      Otkrytie Arena
      Capacity45 360
      Pitch size105x68m
      Founded2014
      Head-to-head
      4
      50% Wins
      1
      13% Wins
      8
      Official matches