In a move affecting the lineup for the Russian Premier League clash, the Control and Disciplinary Board of the Russian Football Union is set to review Yaroslav Mihaylov, the PARI NN midfielder, regarding his eligibility for the upcoming match against Russia in the 20th round. The potential protest from Torpedo would prompt the RFU disciplinary committee to examine Mihaylov’s participation, a decision described by officials as being handled in accordance with established procedures. The remarks were reported by Match TV, offering clarity on the process and potential outcomes.
Officials indicated that any protest lodged against Mihaylov’s involvement would be processed under the federation’s own rules for match eligibility and player conduct. The exact implications would depend on the committee’s assessment of the protest and Mihaylov’s cited eligibility status.
Earlier, the match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium finished in a 1-1 stalemate. Mihaylov started the game and played from the opening minutes. He has previously faced automatic disqualification twice in the season for accumulating two yellow cards, once with Zenit-2 in the Second Division and once more with Pari NN in the Russian Premier League. Should Torpedo pursue a formal objection, the result could be adjusted to a 0-3 loss for the team hosting the match, reflecting the penalties tied to Mihaylov’s participation, pending the federation’s ruling.
The scoring in the game began when Kirill Gotsuk of the home side found the net in the 34th minute. Jordi Reina answered for Torpedo, leveling the score in the 58th minute, bringing momentum for a late push but ultimately leaving the teams with a share of the spoils.
Following twenty rounds of play, Pari NN sits in 12th place in the Russian Championship standings with twenty points. Torpedo remains at the bottom of the table with eight points. The season leader at the moment is Zenit from Saint Petersburg, a team that has set the pace in the campaign.
Earlier developments involved Lokomotiv, which conducted internal proceedings concerning the inclusion of the disqualified midfielder in a quarterfinal Russian Cup Regions Road match against Akron, highlighting ongoing administrative reviews within clubs about eligibility and disciplinary compliance.