Match Report
In the standings it was Anzhi 92nd on 7 points, Astra 141st on 10 — separated by 3. Recent form told a different story for Astra: only 1765th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 141st. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/0.67 for Anzhi and 3/1.5 for Astra (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Anzhi-Arena in Kaspiysk staged the fixture, a ground that holds 28,000. On the scoreboard, Anzhi led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.


