Ural vs Torpedo Moskva

Torpedo Moscow pulled off a dramatic season-opening win at Ural, with the only goal arriving deep in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 away victory in Round 1 of the PARI First League. The match looked destined for a goalless draw before Ruslan Apekov whipped in a corner and Sergei Borodin headed home in the 90+2'. Torpedo midfielder Alexei Kashtanov had been booked at the start of the second half, and the visitors committed 21 fouls across the contest, but discipline held when it counted. Both sides managed just a single shot on target each. For Torpedo, who reportedly endured an eight-hour flight delay before even reaching Ekaterinburg, the three points are all the sweeter. Ural, under new coach Sergei Yuran after last season's failed promotion playoff, now face early pressure having been beaten at home on the opening day.