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Дубли Батракова, Угальде, Комарова и железная воля Карасёва: Как прошёл 15-й тур РПЛ

Russian Premier League Round 15 Wrap-Up: Batrakov, Ugalde, Komarov Shine; Karasev's Iron Will

Key Match-Ups and Standout Performers

The 15th round of the Russian Premier League (RPL) was filled with thrilling matches and standout performances. Zenit remained atop the standings after a narrow 1-0 victory over Krasnodar. Batrakov's solitary goal in the first half proved to be the difference, as Zenit extended their lead to four points.

CSKA Moscow kept pace with Zenit, defeating Ural 3-0. Ugalde, Komarov, and Chalov all found the net for CSKA, who moved into second place. Lokomotiv Moscow moved up to third with a 2-1 win over Khimki. Kerzhakov and Miranchuk scored for Lokomotiv, while Glushenkov netted a consolation goal for Khimki.

Karasev's Iron Will Leads Rubin Kazan to Victory

Rubin Kazan pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Rostov, thanks to the heroic performance of goalkeeper Karasev. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, Rubin Kazan rallied in the second half with goals from Abildgaard and Begić. Karasev made several crucial saves, including a penalty stop in the dying minutes, to preserve the victory.

Rostov's defeat dropped them to fifth place, while Rubin Kazan moved up to seventh. The win was a crucial one for Rubin Kazan, who are now just two points off the top six.

Other Notable Results

In other matches, Spartak Moscow defeated Akhmat Grozny 2-0, while Nizhny Novgorod held Sochi to a 0-0 draw. Krylya Sovetov picked up a valuable 1-0 win over Arsenal Tula, while Orenburg and Fakel played out a goalless draw.

The RPL is now entering a brief winter break, with the next round of matches scheduled for March 5th.

Conclusion

The 15th round of the Russian Premier League provided plenty of excitement and drama. Zenit remain in control of the title race, but CSKA Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow are hot on their heels. Rubin Kazan's victory over Rostov was one of the most impressive results of the round, and Karasev's performance in goal was nothing short of heroic.