“A. Eldarushev steps up to convert the penalty after Ivan Kuznetsov's early booking led to the spot-kick award”
Pivotal“Substitute Nikita Morozov strikes in the final moments to dramatically level the score and rescue a point for Ural”
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Rotor Volgograd
Ural
Rotor Volgograd appeared to be cruising to victory after A. Eldarushev converted an early penalty, but their failure to kill off the game came back to haunt them. The hosts dominated the opening exchanges and took full advantage when awarded a spot-kick in the 10th minute. However, as the match wore on, Rotor became increasingly passive and invited pressure from Ural. The visitors' persistence finally paid off in dramatic fashion when substitute Nikita Morozov struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a precious point. This result sees both teams remain mid-table in the FNL, with Rotor left to rue their inability to see out what looked like a comfortable home win.
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Second-placed Ural travel to face eighth-placed Rotor Volgograd in a heated FNL derby where Ural has never lost. The visitors aim to maintain their unbeaten record against their rivals while pushing for promotion.
