Chelyabinsk vs Torpedo Moskva

Torpedo Moscow stole all three points in Chelyabinsk courtesy of a late Daniil Utkin strike, winning 1-0 in Round 25 of the Liga PARI. The visitors had been content to grind things out before Utkin broke the deadlock in the 81st minute. It was a cagey affair for much of the match. Nikita Pershin picked up the only booking before half-time as both sides cancelled each other out. Torpedo gradually seized control after the break, racking up seven shots on target compared to just one from the hosts. Utkin settled matters with nine minutes remaining, converting an Aleksandr Yushin assist to send the travelling fans home happy. Kirill Gotsuk had been cautioned moments earlier as tensions boiled over. The victory lifts Torpedo Moscow to 13th on 30 points, easing their mid-table anxieties. Chelyabinsk slip to sixth with 37 points — a frustrating home defeat that dents their promotion hopes.