The 24th round of the Russian Premier League unfolded on April 23 as Pari Nizhny Novgorod hosted Wings of the Sovets at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. The home side edged out a 2-1 victory, guided by a refereeing team led by Roman Galimov.
Early drama arrived when Fernando Costanza of Krylia opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Six minutes later, Timur Suleimanov equalized, bringing the hosts back level. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute as Vladislav Yakovlev struck to push Pari NN ahead and seal the points for the home team.
With this result, Pari NN sits 13th in the league table on 22 points, while Wings of the Soviets lie in 11th place on 25 points. The match added another layer to a season characterized by tight margins and competitive mid-table battles.
Looking ahead, Pari NN are scheduled to host Orenburg on April 30, continuing their attempt to climb the standings. Wings of the Soviets are set to face Zenit on April 29, a high-stakes encounter that could shape their momentum heading into May.
In other notes from the campaign, there was a notable record discussion following a recent match, as teams continued to push the limits of penalties per game within the RPL. This ongoing trend highlights the evolving nature of set-piece competition in the league. [Source: Russian Premier League]