Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Spartak Moskva (2nd, 57 pts) held a 44-point advantage over Tambov (16th, 13 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.87/1.23 for Spartak Moskva and 0.63/2.17 for Tambov (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
Spartak Moskva came in having won four on the spin.
The venue was Otkrytiye Arena in Moskva, with room for 16,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Spartak Moskva led 1-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 5-1.