During the 25th round of the Russian Premier League, Rostov’s official channel circulated footage of Tajikistan’s national team goalkeeper Rustam Yatimov after a collision with Fakel Voronezh during their match in Voronezh. The clip captured the moment of contact as the two keepers challenged for the ball, and Yatimov appeared to strike heads with the Fakel keeper, leaving him on the turf briefly before play resumed.
An update appeared in the lower-stands area outlining the events and noting that proper match procedures were followed for reporting the incident.
The update was prepared by Rostov’s media team in a plain, unembellished style, reflecting the straightforward tone used for on-field incidents and medical updates.
In the second half at Fakel Stadium, the goalkeeper attempted to seize the ball, slipped to the grass, and struck his head with noticeable force. He lay still for a moment as medical staff rushed onto the field to provide first aid and then carried him away on a stretcher. At that moment, Yatimov had already regained consciousness and was seen moving once again before the team’s staff cleared the area for play to continue.
Daniil Odoevsky continued the on-site coverage, providing timely notes on the developing situation and relaying the procedural steps taken by medical personnel and officials as the scene unfolded.
Yatimov is the goalkeeper for Tajikistan’s national team. He joined Rostov in 2024 and has made 22 appearances for the club to date, contributing experience and depth to the squad in league play.
The match concluded with Rostov prevailing 2-0. Rostov moved to 36 points and sat seventh in the league table. Fakel Voronezh remained at the bottom of the standings with 15 points. In Rostov’s next round, the club would host Lokomotiv Moscow on April 26 at their home stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:30 local time.
Rostov later issued an update regarding the goalkeeper’s condition, confirming that he had regained consciousness and was in stable condition, with medical staff continuing to monitor his recovery as a precautionary measure.