Nail Umyarov, a midfielder for Moscow Spartak, stated that the red and white secured a comeback win in the Russian Cup round two thanks to the team’s character, describing Pari NN as a squad that showed fight and resilience. The remarks were reported by RB Sports.
He called the match a blend of excitement and high-quality football and noted satisfaction with how the game concluded. After an eight month gap, he returned to the topic of the game and shared that he does not pay mind to criticism. Even after conceding three goals, he did not feel defeated, emphasizing that the strength of his teammates and their resolve allowed Spartak to respond. He credited the squad members who stayed composed on the pitch and contributed to the late turnaround.
Spartak triumphed with a 5-4 scoreline. Leon Klassen, Danil Prutsev, Pavel Meleshin, Mikhail Ignatov, and Quincy Promes found the back of the net for the red and white. For Pari NN, Edgar Sevikyan, Viktor Alexandrov, and Timur Suleimanov each scored as the visitors grabbed two goals and kept pace in a dramatic contest.
At halftime, Spartak led 3-1, but Pari NN rallied after the break to seize the initiative. With ten minutes remaining in regular time, Ignatov leveled the score, and Promes sealed the victory with a goal in the 89th minute as the home side earned a dramatic late win.
In a reflection on the season’s start, Spartak’s performance in this fixture underscored a strong beginning, highlighting depth within the squad and a resilient mindset that allowed them to surge back in a high-stakes Cup clash. Officials and observers noted the team’s tactical flexibility and the contributions from multiple players that helped secure the win.
The match left Spartak with a memorable result that many see as a sign of the club’s potential early in the season and the kind of character that supporters associate with the red and white uniforms. The fashion of the comeback, marked by steady pressure and late decisive play, added another chapter to the team’s ongoing pursuit of domestic success and competitive momentum in national tournaments.