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.
Spartak Moskva | Nizhny Novgorod | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Ball steals | 9 | 7 |
7 | 94 | Total Passes | 33 | 8 |
7 | 83 | Passes Completed | 15 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |