Rostov Arena hosted the 13th round of the Russian Premier League as Rostov welcomed Moscow Lokomotiv. The match, overseen by a referee team led by Alexei Sukhoi, ended with Rostov claiming a 1-0 victory. The decisive strike came in the third minute, with Rostov’s midfield talent Kirill Shchetinin making a telling impression on the game’s early moments.
As reported by socialbites.ca during the live broadcast of the match, Rostov moved up to ninth place in the Russian Championship standings with 16 points, while Lokomotiv sat in fifth with 20 points. The outcome added another layer to the season as both sides continued their campaigns with different immediate objectives.
Looking ahead, Rostov is scheduled to face Ural in a Russian Cup contest set for November 2. Lokomotiv, meanwhile, will meet Rubin in a cup game on November 1. Lokomotiv has now gone three matches without a win, while Rostov has strung together back-to-back victories in the league and seeks stability across competitions.
Former captain Andrei Arshavin, known for his stints with Zenit Saint Petersburg and the Russian national team, weighed in on Rostov’s campaign. He noted that Rostov had relinquished valuable points in national championship matches due to frequent changes in the defensive lineup, a factor that has influenced the team’s consistency this season.