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In a tightly contested match, Spartak Moscow emerged victorious against Sochi, securing a 2-1 win in the Russian Football Championship. The game, played at the weekend, saw a dramatic conclusion with the decisive goal scored by Quincy Promes in the 97th minute.
The match began with Spartak making some strategic changes, bringing on Roman Zobnin and Igor Dmitriyev, and moving Sola to the right wing. The tactical shift seemed to pay off, as Spartak took control of the game for much of the first half.
However, Sochi's Yuri Dypin made a crucial save to prevent a goal for the hosts, keeping the scoreline level. The visitors eventually found the breakthrough in the 42nd minute, with Dmitriy Vasilyev scoring for Sochi.
Spartak's head coach Robert Moreno received a red card for arguing with the referee after the final whistle, but the match was not without its share of drama. Anton Zabolotny earned a penalty for Spartak in a duel with Vyacheslav Litvinov, setting the stage for the late comeback.
Promes stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty, securing a hard-fought victory for Spartak. The victory was tense, with a narrow 2-1 scoreline against Sochi, who had a poor performance in the league, with a goal difference of 3:17.
Elsewhere in the league, Zenit defeated Pari Nizhny Novgorod 2-0, with Maxim Gorshkov playing a significant role in the match, setting up two potential goals and scoring himself. Zenit moved to 12 points, overtaking fifth-placed Rubin.
Spartak currently leads Rubin with 11 points and ranks sixth in the Russian Football Championship. The team missed the presence of Martinsson and Marquinhos in the match, but the victory will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they continue their campaign in the league.
Ilya Samoshkin, who had recently shone in a cup match against Nizhny Novgorod, played for Spartak in the match, contributing to their victory. Despite the win, Spartak played too cautiously in the match against Sochi, a factor that they will need to address in their future games if they are to challenge for the title.
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