Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Orenburg 7th with 43 points, Anzhi 15th with 21, 22 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1.17 for Orenburg and 0.43/1.67 for Anzhi (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
Orenburg entered with three wins in a row.
The venue was Stadion Gazovik, with room for 7,520 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Anzhi: Vladislav Kulik (58')
Key stats
Possession: Orenburg 66% · Anzhi 34% · Total shots: 22-4 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 14-0