Rostov’s head coach Valery Karpin reflected on the team’s 3:1 win over Ural in the 24th round of the Russian Premier League, as reported by Rostov’s press office. The result brought relief and satisfaction from the coach, who noted that despite the usual late-season fatigue, the performance in Yekaterinburg delivered both a positive result and a convincing display. He highlighted satisfaction with the first half, despite expectations that more goals might come, and he believed the squad could iron out any remaining issues as the campaign progresses.
The match, held in Yekaterinburg on April 23, ended with Rostov-on-Don taking the three points. Striker Nikolai Komlichenko impressed by scoring in the 19th and 50th minutes, completing a double and pushing his league tally to 11 for the season. Croatian midfielder Daniel Mishkic contributed to Ural’s resurgence by making the score 2:1 in the 80th minute, but Rostov answered decisively with Maxim Osipenko converting from the spot in stoppage time, at the 90th minute, sealing the victory.
For Ural, the defeat marked a fifth consecutive setback in the league, while Rostov extended its unbeaten run to six matches. The game’s narrative also touched on broader implications for the host club and their season trajectory, with Rostov solidifying their position and momentum heading toward the final stretch of the league schedule. In a related note, Grigory Ivanov, the head of Ural, stated his intention to appeal to the Expert Referee Commission under the Russian Football Union after the match’s officiating, signaling ongoing conversations about arbitration in the league.