Volga Ulyanovsk vs Sokol Saratov

Sokol Saratov claimed a hard-fought away victory at Volga Ulyanovsk, winning 1-0 in Round 32 of the PARI First League at the Trud Stadium. The game's defining moment arrived just past the hour mark, when a penalty proved to be the only difference between the sides. Amir Kahrimanovich stepped up to convert from the spot in the 62nd minute, giving Sokol a lead they never relinquished. The hosts grew increasingly frustrated as the match wore on, collecting five yellow cards across the afternoon — Nikita Gloidman (18'), Anton Mukhin (38'), Vladislav Rudenko (78'), Dmitry Tikhiy (85'), and Konstantin Kovalev (89') all saw the book, while the visitors kept their composure. For Volga, a poor disciplinary display summed up a difficult home afternoon. For Sokol, already relegated by this stage of the campaign, it was at least a professional send-off — three points and a clean sheet on the road.