CSKA Moscow defeated Rostov 4-1 in the final round of the Russian Premier League, dashing Rostov’s medal hopes. The match, crucial for both teams’ aspirations, saw CSKA secure their position while Rostov missed out on a potential silver medal.
The game started poorly for Rostov, with Jesus Medina scoring in the 8th minute due to a defensive error. CSKA quickly capitalized, extending their lead to 4-0 by the 33rd minute. Fedor Chalov scored twice, and Willian Rocha added another goal, effectively sealing the victory before halftime.
Despite a late goal from Evgeny Chernov, Rostov couldn’t mount a comeback, and the match ended 4-1.
In a parallel fixture, Spartak Moscow suffered a 1-0 defeat against Krylya Sovetov.