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Anzhi 2, Alaniya 0: Streltsov and Holenda Give Anzhi First Win of the Year

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 [...]

Previewing Round Four (Saturday)

League leaders Spartak Nalchik host FK Rostov on Saturday (Photo: Sergey Tarasov)

The marquee match between CSKA Moskva and Zenit St. Peterburg has been postponed. Nevertheless, round four’s Saturday action sees yet another Caucasus derby as well as an intriguing match surprise leaders Spartak Nalchik and FK Rostov–two squads growing in confidence.

Anzhi 1, CSKA Moskva 2: Army Come From Behind to Erase 1st Half Struggle

Tomas Necid's header made the difference, as CSKA came from behind to beat Anzhi

Wanting a good warm-up for their clash against Inter next week, CSKA Moskva may have gotten more than they bargained for. But second-half goals from Keisuke Honda and Tomas Necid allowed the Army men to overcome the hard-fought effort put in [...]

Anzhi Eyeing Up a Deal for Prudnikov

Hajiyev already expressing interest in Aleksandr Prudnikov (Photo: Dima Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty Images)

FK Anzhi Makhachkala is currently in negotiations with Spartak Moskva for the transfer of 21-year-old striker Aleksandr Prudnikov.

In comments made to Sport-Express, the soon-to-be head coach of Anzhi, Haji Hajiyev admitted that the club has initiated talks for the Russia U-21 striker. However, Hajiyev [...]

Round Three: Previewing Friday’s Matches

Alaniya hope to rebound from their disappointing showing against Nalchik, hosting Amkar Perm on Friday (Photo: Kazbek Basayev/fc-alania.ru)

Friday brings two Premier-Liga matches, with all of the action happening in the south. Newly promoted Alaniya continue to look for their first RPL win since 2005 and will hope to build upon their moderate success against [...]