Match Report
SKA Khabarovsk, 18th on 3 points, faced an 18-point deficit to Veles (2nd, 21). In league terms the two rates read 0.75/2.13 for SKA Khabarovsk and 1.44/1.11 for Veles (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34.
Defeat had followed defeat for SKA Khabarovsk — five in succession. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for SKA Khabarovsk, 12/15 for Veles.
9 meetings are on record — 4 won by SKA Khabarovsk, 3 by Veles, 2 drawn, at 2.89 goals per meeting.
Stadion imeni V.I. Lenina staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,200. On the scoreboard, SKA Khabarovsk led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
SKA Khabarovsk: Igor Shkolik (42'), Egor Noskov (90')
Key stats
Possession: SKA Khabarovsk 44% · Veles 56% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 3-4