Location: Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow; Time: 1:30 PM; Attendance: 9,475 Score: Lokomotiv 1-0 Kuban (Tarasov 49'); Bookings: Tigorev, 76'; Mykhalyk, 82'; Abaev, 86'; Pavlyuchenko, 93' Lokomotiv XI: Abaev, Shishkin (c), Durica, Corluka, Yanbaev, Tigorev, Tarasov (Mykhalyk 69'), Samedov, Boussoufa (Caicedo 79'), Maicon, N'Doye (Pavlyuchenko 79') Kuban XI: Belenov (c), Kozlov, Dealbert, Xandao, Melgarejo (Rabiu 84'), Kabore, Tlisov, Khubulov (Tsoraev 32'), Bucur (Cisse 66'), Popov, … [Read more...]
Monday Rewind: August 5-12
August 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
All the Russian football news we can find from around the Web in the last week, published every Monday morning. EDITOR'S PICK: Anzhi Makhachkala: Why are big-spending Russians cutting back? - BBC Sport MONDAY, AUGUST 5: The gloves are off at Anzhi - Slavic Football Union Russian legacy is building at a cost - Inside World Football An Eto'o Update: How is One of the World's Highest Paid Players Doing in Russia - Squawka TUESDAY, AUGUST 6: FIFA Agrees to 81,000 Capacity for … [Read more...]
Kuban Krasnodar Season Preview
July 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
INTRO: The emergence of the Yellow-Green side from Krasnodar last season has wowed many critics and attracted admiration from neutrals. Clinching the European spot on the last day has realized what was an impossible dream for the club and supporters. The celebration after the win against mega-rich Anzhi summed up a happy outing for Kuban. However, the victory does not come cheap. Being excellent for almost the whole season, led to several key players being chased by big clubs. As the transfer … [Read more...]
