Fakel vs KAMAZ

League leaders Fakel Voronezh were held to a goalless draw by Kamaz at the Fakel Stadium in a bad-tempered Round 26 clash in the PARI First League. The hosts dominated possession and created the better chances, but could not find a way past a resolute visiting defence. The second half boiled over as the referee's cards flew thick and fast. Nichita Motpan picked up a second yellow in the 85th minute to leave Fakel down to ten men, while Evgeniy Zamerets, Timofey Kalistratov, and Surkhaykhan Abdullaev were all cautioned for Kamaz in a frantic final ten minutes. Eight yellows and a red told the story of a fractious affair. Despite enjoying 60% possession and outshooting their opponents 12 to 5, Fakel drew a blank for the third straight match. They remain top on 53 points, but the gap is narrowing. For Kamaz, a gritty point at the league leaders keeps them fourth on 38 points and firmly in the promotion hunt.