Artem Dzyuba, Akron’s forward, praised the team’s performance in the clash with Orenburg and admitted that the emotions of the moment nearly brought him to tears after the final whistle. His reflections captured the mood in the locker room and among supporters, underscoring how hard-fought this result felt to everyone involved. The moment stood out and was noted by many observers as a genuine display of heart and effort.
“Thank you to our fans for what was the most important match. Today I had a lot of strength, I remembered my youth. I am very happy, this is the most important victory at the moment. We are just happy, I almost cried. As I got older, I became more emotional”, said Dzyuba.
In the 17th round of the Russian Premier League, the Togliatti club Akron defeated Orenburg.
The match took place at Solidarity Arena in Samara and finished 1-0. The lone goal came from Stefan Loncar, set up by Maxim Kuzmin, in the 60th minute. Dzyuba did not register a notable moment on the field that evening.
A live text broadcast tracked the action, with Rafael Shafeev serving as the match’s head referee.
After 17 rounds of the national championship, Akron sits ninth with 19 points. Orenburg remains anchored at the bottom with eight points.
Looking ahead to the next round, the Togliatti club was set to clash with St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg were due to travel to Zenit for an away game. The encounter was scheduled for December 7 with a 16:30 Moscow time kickoff. The following day, Orenburg were scheduled to visit Akhmat Grozny for a 19:00 start.
Earlier, the semi-final draw for the Russian Cup and the RPL Road competition was announced, rounding out the competitive landscape for clubs in the region.