Nizhny Novgorod beat Akhmat Grozny, 3x2, on Friday, on matchweek 17. In this competition, both teams came from a win.
Yaroslav Mikhailov opened the score with 20 minutes on the clock.
After 52 minutes, Nizhny Novgorod increased their lead with a goal from Timur Suleymanov. With 70 minutes on the clock, Mikhail Galaktionov's team extended their lead with a goal from Dmitry Rybchinsky. In the 73rd minute, Vladimir Iljin struck for Akhmat Grozny. In the closing stages of the game, Artem Timofeev wrapped things up.
After the result Akhmat Grozny are 5th in the table, with 26 points, while Nizhny Novgorod sit 11th place, with 19 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Mikhail Galaktionov's team will play away against Zenit. Meanwhile, Sergey Tashuev's team will play at home against FK Orenburg.
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Yaroslav Mikhailov 20' Timur Suleymanov 52' Dmitry Rybchinsky 70' | Vladimir Iljin 73' Artem Timofeev 86' |
