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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:

Dinamo Says No to Kurányi Rumors, Sibir Recruiting Kislyak, and Good News for Kornilenko

Loose threads from around the league:

– After managing the team by phone (with poor reception, we might add) during their match against Amkar Perm, Haji Hajiyev will begin his physical presence with Anzhi Makhachkala in the near future. Returning from a vacation in Dubai, Hajiyev met with club president Magomed-Sultan Magomedov on Wednesday to discuss the [...]

Lokomotiv 3, Krylia Sovetov 0: Aliyev Double Has Railroaders Build Momentum

Three goals within six minutes in the second half allowed Lokomotiv Moskva to comfortably defeat Krylia Sovetov and walk away with their first points of the new season.

Very near the entirety of the first-half was spent in Lokomotiv’s attacking third, holding 70 percent of possession and offering 13 shots. But Krylia did find space for [...]

Rubin 2, Lokomotiv 0: Late Goals Have Understaffed Ruby Pull Off Victory

Aleksandr Bukharov's 90' goal sealed victory on Sunday versus Lokomotiv (Photo: Aleksandr Fedorov)

Despite little offensive rhythm and numerous personnel changes, two late goals from Andrey Gorbanets and Aleksandr Bukharov gave Rubin a resounding victory to begin the 2010 season.

Rubin looked to have only a slight advantage in the early stages.  A free-kick from Christian [...]

Winter Transfer Deadline Pushed to the Spring

Call it generous or call it haphazard but the Russian Football Union’s executive committee decided on Wednesday to extend the winter transfer window until 8 April.

Initially scheduled to close at midnight on 10 March, after consultation with FIFA officials the RFU unexpectedly made the revision only hours before the deadline.

Most agree that the last minute [...]