Lokomotiv Closes Season with 3-1 Victory Over Torpedo at RZD Arena
The Russian Premier League action at the RZD Arena in Moscow concluded with Lokomotiv sealing a 3-1 win over Torpedo in the 30th round. A referee team led by Sergey Cheban officiated the match, ensuring control throughout the encounter. The result adds a competitive finish to Lokomotiv’s campaign while Torpedo ends the season near the bottom of the table.
Nail Tiknizyan moved Lokomotiv ahead early, finding the back of the net to set the tone for the evening. The home side extended the margin when Sergei Pinyaev converted a second goal in the 57th minute, showcasing Lokomotiv’s attacking intent. The 61st minute saw a missed opportunity for Loko when Anton Miranchuk failed to convert a penalty kick, a moment that could have altered the flow of the game. Ilya Stefanovich grabbed Torpedo’s lone goal in the 65th minute, briefly rekindling hope for the visitors before Lokomotiv settled the result with Wilson Isidor striking the third goal in the 73rd minute. The clock never slowed down as Lokomotiv maintained pressure and finished strong to secure the victory.
With the win, Lokomotiv finishes the season in eighth place on 45 points, a respectable finish that reflects a squad capable of competing on several fronts. Torpedo, by contrast, ends with 13 points, placing last in the league and facing the challenge of rebuilding for next season in the First Division. The match provided a clear snapshot of each side’s trajectory as they close the campaign and reset for the upcoming year.
Earlier in the day, Krylya Sovetov delivered a notable result by defeating Spartak, a victory that carried implications for the overall standings and the dynamics of the league as a whole. This sequence of outcomes underscores the competitive depth of the Russian Premier League as clubs push for better placements and a more favorable pathway into the next season, with multiple teams eyeing improvements and longer runs in the top flight.