Russian Premier League's fourth round concludes with Krasnodar triumphing over Orenburg
FC Krasnodar Secures Dominant Win Over PFC Sochi, Moves Up in RPL Standings
FC Krasnodar has continued their impressive form in the Russian Premier League (RPL), securing a resounding 5-1 victory over PFC Sochi on August 17, 2025. The match, played at the Gazovik Stadium, saw Krasnodar move up to second place in the league standings with 12 points from 5 rounds.
Eduard Spertsyan, the team's standout performer, was named Man of the Match, scoring twice and providing an assist. His impressive display earned him a perfect 10.0 rating from SofaScore. Spertsyan was not the only star of the show, with key midfielders and forwards such as Joao Victor and Jhon Córdoba also making significant contributions.
The win against Sochi came just a few days after Krasnodar's 4-0 victory over Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Cup on July 27, 2025. However, detailed results for matches specifically against Orenburg could not be found based on the current data.
The Sochi match saw several notable players take to the field for Krasnodar, including Spertsyan, Joao Victor, Nikita Krivtsov, Anton Zinkovskiy, and Marcelo Alves. Stanislav Agkatsev started in goal, with Diego Costa, Vitor Tormena, Sergei Petrov, and Giovanni González forming the defence. Key midfielders and forwards included Spertsyan, Joao Victor, and Jhon Córdoba. Substitutes included Kazbek Mukailov, Jubal, and Danil Golikov among others.
The first half of the match ended goalless, but Krasnodar took the lead in the 47th minute through a goal from Spertsyan. Sochi responded with a goal of their own in the 55th minute, but Krasnodar quickly restored their two-goal advantage through a goal from Joao Victor in the 60th minute. Spertsyan scored his second goal of the match in the 70th minute, and Nikita Krivtsov added the fifth goal in the 75th minute, immediately after coming onto the field as a substitute.
Despite Orenburg's best efforts, they were unable to equalize, with the referee adding five minutes of extra time but to no avail. The final score of the match was 5-1 in favor of Krasnodar.
As of the match, Lokomotiv Moscow currently leads the RPL table, but Krasnodar's impressive form has seen them move up to second place. The win against Orenburg earned Krasnodar three points, a crucial boost in their bid for the RPL title.
This was the 100th match for two "bulls" - midfielders Alexander Chernikov and Nikita Krivtsov. Despite conceding a goal, Krasnodar's defence held firm, with Agkatsev making several important saves to ensure the clean sheet.
In the 19th minute of the first half, a goal from João Batic of Sochi was disallowed due to offside. Krivtsov replaced Spertsyan in the 65th minute, with the captain having played a crucial role in Krasnodar's victory.
Overall, FC Krasnodar's dominant performance against PFC Sochi was a testament to their growing strength and determination in the RPL. With several key players in form and a strong squad depth, Krasnodar will be a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season.
Krasnodar's impressive performance in the Russian Premier League (RPL) has not only secured them a dominant win over PFC Sochi, but also moved them up to second place in the league standings. In the European leagues, a strong showing in the Premier League could potentially catapult Krasnodar into the limelight, with the team's star player, Eduard Spertsyan, leading the charge.
