Chernomorets vs Sokol Saratov

Sokol Saratov pulled off a surprise away victory at Chernomorets Novorossiysk in Round 31 of the PARI First League, winning 1-0 at the Tsentralny Stadium. The visitors, already condemned to relegation, silenced the home crowd with a controlled display. Nikita Gloydman proved the difference, firing Sokol ahead on 29 minutes with the game's only goal. Chernomorets pushed for an equaliser but could not break through, and the hosts struggled with discipline throughout — Zaur Tarba and Kirill Morozov were both booked in the two minutes after the goal, and Novorossiysk finished the match with four yellow cards in total. No red cards or penalties were awarded. For bottom-placed Sokol, the win offered a rare moment of joy in a bruising campaign. For Chernomorets, sitting 16th, the defeat continues a troubling run and keeps the pressure building with the season nearing its end.