Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Khimki (13th, 47 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Irtysh (19th, 28 pts). Khimki's recent output lagged their position: 18th on form over five rounds while 13th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.03/1.03 for Khimki and 0.68/1.35 for Irtysh (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
6 games without a win framed Khimki's arrival. Six consecutive defeats weighed on Irtysh.
The venue was Stadion Novye Khimki in Khimki, with room for 3,760 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Khimki led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.




