The 22nd round of the Russian Premier League sees Dinamo Moscow hosting Rostov at the VTB Arena in Moscow on March 29. The match report notes a 3:0 advantage for Rostov at halftime, marking a strong start for the visiting side as the second half loomed.
Early on, Rostov struck through Kirill Shchetinin in the 22nd minute, exploiting a mistake by the Dynamo goalkeeper Igor Leshchuk to net a goal for the guests. Shchetinin celebrated with a gesture of prayer, signaling a moment of personal significance amid the tense clash.
Rostov’s lead had already been established in the 10th minute when Danil Glebov found the net, putting Moscow on the back foot from the outset. In the closing moments of the first half, Mohammad Mohebi added another for Rostov in the 43rd minute, expanding the cushion and shaping the narrative of the match.
In another fixture from the round, Zenit Saint Petersburg defeated Ural 4:1, a result that propelled Zenit to the summit of the standings with 40 points. Krasnodar, having recently changed coaches, sits in second after a 1:2 loss to Rostov. With only a one-point gap separating Krasnodar and Zenit, Dinamo currently sits among the top three with 38 points.
Looking ahead in the same round, Krasnodar is set to host Lokomotiv Moscow, Zenit travels to Samara to face Krylia Sovetov, and Sochi will welcome CSKA Moscow. These matchups promise to shape the table dynamics as the league moves deeper into the campaign.
Earlier in the season, there was notable social media activity involving KS trolling Zenit with a video ahead of their head-to-head. Such moments highlight the online promotional battles that accompany league action, underscoring the broader competitive culture surrounding Russian football during this period.