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 A *mere* 22 net-busters to select from this week. 2 down on round 4, but a 2.75 goals-per-game average ain’t all bad!
5. Antonio Ferreira o.g. (59′), Spartak Moscow 2 – 1 Terek Grozny
Although the inclusion of an own goal may appear queer, I believe this particular “oh gee” a justifiable golaccio. The hosts were a goal down, stifled in a narrow formation, and up against a side so quick to wave-break/launch. Nevertheless home-heads weren’t dropped, and socks were pulled up. Spartak rallied, but Dikan’s erratic kicking aside, the man from the industrial city of Kharkiv was an impenetrable steel contraption between Terek’s tailpipes. Continue reading Golaccio Quintet (Round 5)
 - 1 game, + 7 goals! The pitches may still contain more lumps than James Bond’s bedsheets, but the amount of strikes soar by the week. Enjoy my weekly take on the Russian Premier League’s finest strikes – courtesy of a Georgian, a Czech, a Ukranian, a Belarussian, and a supposedly creaking Russian!
5. David Siradze (4′), Spartak Nalchik 5 – 2 Rostov
The hosts are decisive in several tackles to launch with increasing momentum. Leandro halts for an assessment of his options, the defence primed for a burst down the chalk, although Kulchiy does little to reduce the Brazilian’s vision or comfort. The well-travelled wideman unselfishly tees in Malyerov, who’s quick and decisive with a pass through to the veering-in Siradze (Timofei Kalachev copies his Belarussian counterpart Kulchiy in applying zero, well, anything). Continue reading Golaccio Quintet (Round 4)
 (Photo: football.tomsk.ru) Two first-half goals from Sergey Kornilenko and Valery Klimov was not enough for Tom Tomsk to wrap up the full points but with Spartak Moskva continuing to show some insufficiencies through midfield it was adequate for a solid draw.
The glove weather of Tomsk on Sunday made every challenge just that little bit more painful. For Valery Karpin, the weather wasn’t as bad as the start time—claiming the 11:30 local time kick-off was a contributing factor to Spartak Moskva’s sluggish play.
Despite all of the questionable conditions the home side came out looking excited, effectively cornering Spartak in their defensive end. The early pressure certainly worked to Tomsk’s favor, with Dorde Jokic getting clonked on the head to the left of goal by Spartak keeper Soslan Dzhanayev off his line making a ill-advised attempt on the ball. The eighth minute spot kick from Sergey Kornilenko went off without a hitch and Tomsk had the early lead.
Ten minutes in Spartak were still barely able to make it past the half line, out-of-synch on the tough surface. A weak shot from Ari was the first registered on goal for the visitors in the twelfth minute. It took another ten minutes for Spartak to truly settle down and hold any significant possession.
Continue reading Tom Tomsk 2, Spartak Moskva 2: Siberians Capitalize on Sluggish Spartakovites
 Andrey Streltsov opened the scoring for Anzhi and they never looked back (Photo: Aleksandr Kuzmin) Two goals created through counterattacks from Andrey Streltsov and Jan Holenda allowed Anzhi Makhachkala to treat their home fans to a solid defeat of Alaniya Vladikavkaz.
Anzhi came out of the gate with zeal, as David Tsorayev managing a shot in the first minute. Though easily grabbed by Dmitry Khomich, it was certainly a harbinger of the match’s direction.
Anzhi failed to maintain the early energy as play became concentrated in the middle of the pitch in the first fifteen minutes. Shortly thereafter, however, Anzhi appeared to take the initiative—finally holding the ball and pushing to earn a couple of corners. Tsorayev continued to look the most potent in attack, astutely looking for space on the right side.
Continue reading Anzhi 2, Alaniya 0: Streltsov and Holenda Give Anzhi First Win of the Year
 Vladimir Dyadyun netted his second double in as many matches (Photo: Ruslan Shekemov) Yet another Vladimir Dyadyun double sees Spartak Nalchik comfortably defeat FK Rostov at home in the rain on Saturday. A David Siradze blast in the fourth minute set the tone early as Nalchik continually capitalized on foolish defensive plays from the out-of-synch Rostovians.
The match started off with a bang, courtesy of Siradze’s left foot. Spartak, perhaps less fazed by the damp conditions, moved into a quick attack on four minutes as Leandro, operating down the right wing, shifted play into the middle with a pass to Roman Kontsedalov. The midfielder chose a hurried pass in front for an in-stride Siradze, whose first touch was brilliant in its subtle correction of the slightly inaccurate ball. Managing to keep control of the bouncing sphere–shirking Dusan Andjelkovic in the process–and without Isaac Okoronkwo closing down, Siradze was able to deliver a stunning strike inside the left post past a diving Dejan Radic.
Okoronkwo’s humdrum performance continued ten minutes later, conceding a penalty kick after leaping clumsily onto the back of Vladimir Dyadyun six yards from goal. Leandro calmly struck the ball into the same spot as Siradze previously managed—with Radic guessing to the wrong side.
Continue reading Spartak Nalchik 5, Rostov 2: Spalchik, Dyadyun Do It Again
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