Match Report
The table read 15th (Rubin Kazan U19, 15 pts) against 14th (Nizhny Novgorod U19, 19 pts), 4 points apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.09/2.41 for Rubin Kazan U19 and 1.22/2.7 for Nizhny Novgorod U19 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.87.
Defeat had followed defeat for Rubin Kazan U19 — three in succession, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Rubin Kazan U19 have 4 wins to Nizhny Novgorod U19's 1, with 2 draws, at 2.71 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 29% of meetings won.
Ak Bars Arena, capacity 45,105, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rubin Kazan U19 led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Rubin Kazan U19: Roman Bogomolov (45'), Zakhar Mukha (51')
Key stats
Possession: Rubin Kazan U19 48% · Nizhny Novgorod U19 52% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 4-7