Curse lifted? Without Gogniev, the RPL outsider ended the terrible streak
Khimki reached Lokomotiv in the standings.
It’s done! The Khimki have won their first RPL victory since 7 August. In the 16th round, the team from the Moscow region faced Orenburg on its court.
The hosts entered the game without Spartak Gogniev and Denis Glushakov. The coach was banned for three games due to outrageous behavior in a match with Dinamo (1: 6). Then Gogniev received a red card for arguing with the referee and during the interval he spoke roughly to one of the game commentators. All of this was caught on camera and the FTC issued a stern verdict.
In Glushakov’s absence, there were many more questions. A week ago the coach replaced the veteran in the first half, and immediately ran into the locker room. Gogniev yelled a few dirty words after the game, and after the game he explained the substitution with Denis’ unimportant play. Glushakov did not go into the question for the match with Orenburg and told the league what he was connected to: “It’s okay with the physical form, but there is a slight bruise. For this very reason, I don’t play with Orenburg. I think I’ll miss another couple of days. “
The first goal chance was created by the hosts: Dolgov turned out to be completely unmasked, but from a great position he sent the ball close to the post. After that, all that remained was to grab his head. In general, “Orenburg” spent the first half better than the opponent. The guests scored 12 shots (five on goal), while Khimki made only three shots in 45 minutes (none on goal).
And five minutes after the resumption of play, Khimki opened the scoring. It is curious that the goal was organized by three Alexander. Zuev crossed from the wing, Rudenko’s first shot failed, Lomovitsky imposed a fight, the ball bounced off Rudenko, who fired powerfully under the crossbar. And Dolgov was the first to congratulate his partner on the goal. By the way, Alessandro too.
Shortly thereafter, the hosts strengthened their lead. Rudenko rejected Magomedov and Butta delivered a magnificent blow. The ball on a nice trajectory flew into the net with a rebound from the crossbar. After that it looked like Khimki wasn’t going to lose a win. It was the second and last shot on goal of the hosts’ game.
True, “Orenburg” soon after almost regained a goal: the hosts were saved by Lantatov’s reaction. Ilya returned to the starting lineup of Khimki, in previous matches Vitaly Gudiev took the place in goal. Overall, Lantatov looked solid enough and apparently carved out a spot early for the next game.
Khimki finished their 15-game streak without a win in all competitions. The Moscow region club scored 12 points and reached Lokomotiv in the standings. Apparently, the disqualification of the head coach had a positive effect on the team.
