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Spartak Nalchik 5, Rostov 2: Spalchik, Dyadyun Do It Again

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 [...]

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.

Residual Thoughts: Reviewing Sunday’s Matches

Ari's goal, fed from Alex, gave Spartak Moskva a lead they never relenquished (Photo: Aleksandr Mysyakin)

Some residual thoughts on Sunday’s action in the Russian Premier-Liga:

Terek Grozny 1, FK Rostov 1: Ahmetovic Strike Turns Kadyrov’s Smile Upside-Down

Shamil Asildarov’s second goal of the season five minutes into play was not enough for Terek Grozny in their home opener as Rostov proved to be a worthy opponent, as a goal from substitute Mersudin Ahmetovic allowed the visitors to secure a difficult point.

A Shamil special started the match off in the most positive of [...]

2010 Club Preview: FK Rostov

Many are anticipating the nineteenth season of the Premier-Liga to be a bifurcated competition; the wealthiest clubs will fight for medals while the rest appear to be fighting for survival. FK Rostov, however, thwarts that tidy divide. The general sense of optimism throughout the organization is warranted, as a new coach and a positive overhaul [...]