CSKA Moscow faced Zenit St. Petersburg in the fifth round of the Russian Premier League, a match that drew scrutiny from the Russian Football Union Expert Referee Commission. The request was lodged by CSKA through official channels, asking the federation to review two incidents from the game that could have altered its outcome. The concerns centered on a potential offside called in the 80th minute involving Jorge Carrascal and a late, unawarded penalty for a foul that appeared to involve Igor Diveev in the 90th minute. The report of the appeal came through Sports24, which has covered ongoing discussions around officiating in the league this season.
