Shakhtyor claimed a 3-0 victory over Sputnik in the Vysshaya Liga (Regular Season). Before the match, Shakhtyor were 1st in the Vysshaya Liga table with Sputnik in 16th. Their only previous encounter was won by Shakhtyor. Shakhtyor had scored 62 goals this season (2.1 per game), Sputnik had 12 (0.4 per game). See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.