Rodina Moskva vs Volga Ulyanovsk

Rodina Moscow were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Volga Ulyanovsk in the 29th round of the Лига PARI at Khimki Arena. The hosts, who had been the standout side of the spring phase with six wins from their first seven outings, could not find a way through despite being heavy favourites going into the afternoon. The match produced no goals, no penalties and no red cards — a sharp contrast to the attacking form Rodina had shown throughout spring. Volga, who had lost 0-1 to Shinnik Yaroslavl just a week earlier in the 28th round, kept things admirably tight at the back to earn a surprise share of the spoils. The dropped points are costly for Rodina, who remain four points off the top and now hold only a six-point cushion above third-placed Ural in the promotion race. For Volga, rooted down in 14th, the draw is a timely and welcome boost after a difficult run of results.