Match Report
The table gap was wide: 16 points between Khimki (2nd, 54 pts) and Chayka (10th, 38 pts). The last five rounds placed Chayka 2nd in the league for form — higher than their 10th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.2 goals per team per game, Khimki ran at 1.85 scored and 0.7 conceded, Chayka at 1.15 and 1.07.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Chayka, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
The match was played at Arena Khimki (capacity 26,319). On the scoreboard, Khimki led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 1-0 the final score.
Goal scorers
Khimki: Artem Polyarus (30')
Key stats
Possession: Khimki 45% · Chayka 55% · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 7-7