Red card and zero goals scored: Ulyanovsk Volga lost to Torpedo

Ulyanovsk “Volga” was defeated in the home match of the 19th round of the First League. Despite the numerical advantage at the end of the meeting, the field hosts never managed to equalize the score.

The match was held at the Central stadium “Trud” named after Lev Yashin. The only goal of the meeting in the 12th minute was scored by Moscow club striker Alexander Yushin.

In the 75th minute there was a conflict between the players. Torpedo striker Alexei Kashtanov broke the rules against Volga defender Artem Bykov, after which he kicked a lying opponent. For this, the player received a direct red card.

Remaining in the numerical majority, the Ulyanovsk team could not take advantage and play back the missed ball.

Following the meeting, Volga with 22 points takes eighth place in the standings of the First League. Moscow Torpedo with 35 points rose to second place, extending the unbeaten streak to eight matches.

The next meeting Ulyanovsk players will hold on November 21 in Krasnoyarsk against the local “Yenisei”.