This was the third match between the rivals in Orenburg in four months. At the end of last season, Lokomotiv scored twice and won confidently. In mid-August, a meeting took place in the group stage of the Russian Cup – there was already a shootout, but the Muscovites were again better, winning 3-2. And now it’s mid-September. The recent leaders of the RPL were again sent to the Urals. Before the break for international matches, Mikhail Galaktionov’s team lost first place after losing to Krasnodar. Orenburg saved the draw with Dynamo, but is only in 13th place. Although everyone praises David Deograci, his guys have only one victory this season – in the first round over Spartak.
The coaches are unlikely to be surprised by their line-ups. As expected, Galaktionov left the newcomers in reserve: Edgar Sevikyan had just returned from the national team, and Cesar Montes was signed at the end of the transfer window. Therefore, Egor Pogostnov came into the centre of defence – for him it was the first match of the season. Of course, it was a risk, given the overwhelming attacks of the home team.
From the first minutes it was clear: the match would be fun. Both teams like to spend time in the opponent’s penalty area and at the same time accelerate from deep. Already in the third minute Ilya Lantratov intervened, stopping a great shot by Stepan Oganesyan. In the next attack after the throw-in, the ball hit the post. In the first minutes, Loko really came into their own. It took them about 10 minutes to remember the details of the pitch and the opponent, and then it started.
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At first, Nair Tiknizyan struck well into the top corner, but was saved by Bogdan Moskvichev. And two minutes later, the first goal. Orenburg’s defenders failed to clear the ball from their penalty area after a pass down the wing and Alexey Batrakov collected the rebound. He worked a little with his opponent’s rebound into a comfortable position and fired in from the far post.
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It is unlikely that anyone will be surprised by the performance of a 19-year-old student. And the Orenburgers had only themselves to blame. Firstly, they themselves missed many opportunities. And then we played strangely in defence. Not for the first time.
After Loko, he made several more good attacks. And it seemed that everything was heading towards the second goal. But after the 30th minute of the half, the home team was back in action. Oganesyan broke through the flank and crossed, already in the penalty area Pogostnov made a failed interception and Said Sakharkhizan was close by. And he shot with no chance for Lantratov.
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However, the joy was short-lived. After all, three minutes later Batrakov scored again. Again, strange actions by the Orenburg team in their own penalty area, after which the ball bounced first off Dmitry Vorobyov and then off the future scorer. For Alexey it was a question of technique.
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After this goal, he scored 5+5 in the season and placed at the top in terms of total goals and assists. And at the same time he became the youngest double scorer in Loko’s history in the RPL. Only 19 years and 97 days. Very cool.
During the break, Galaktionov removed Tiknizyan and released Vadim Rakov. And the Orenburg team again flew out of the locker room much more actively than their opponent. Matias Perez, Saharkhizan, Brian Mansilla had chances in the first 10 minutes, but the ball refused to go into the goal. However, on the 61st minute I still ended up there. Mansilla crossed from the left flank to the unattended Sakharkhizan, and had about five seconds to first hit the post, then work on it and shoot into the empty corner. A very easy response from the owners.
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And again, before they had time to rejoice, the referee ruined the mood. At first, Egor Egorov did not see Andrei Malykh reaching out his hand to Moskvichev. But the video assistants helped. 100% penalty. Vorobyov approached the ball, but Moskvichev guessed the direction. Third penalty saved out of three. And all this in four matches. What kind of genius did Orenburg sign?
But that’s not all. The home team won again by a landslide. It was as if they felt that this Loko could be beaten. We created good chances, but again we forgot about defending. In the 85th minute, the ball ended up in the Orenburg team’s penalty area, they couldn’t clear it and in the end it ended up in the hands of Zherzino Nyamsi. And for the third time in the match, he put the visitors ahead.
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Many were definitely waiting for a new comeback. “Orenburg” tried very hard. I missed a few points. But already in the sixth added time they scored a fourth. Nobody ran to defend there, so Sarveli essentially kicked it into an empty net.
Loko became the leader of the RPL again before the match between Zenit and CSKA. And Orenburg remained at the bottom of the table. It’s a pity, because their football is really honest.
