Match Report
The table read 6th (Khimki U20, 24 pts) against 3rd (Kuban U19, 32 pts), 8 points apart. The last five rounds placed Kuban U19 no better than 26th for form, against 3rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Khimki U20 2.3 scored and 2.6 conceded per game, Kuban U19 3.2 and 1.8, with the league averaging 1.96.
Khimki U20 had not won in 6 games.
Stadion Rodina staged the fixture, a ground that holds 18,636. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Corners: 7-8


