Akinfeevs Key Assist Leads CSKA to Victory Over Akron in Thrilling RPL Clash

The match of the 21st round of the Russian Premier League (RPL) for the 2024/2025 season concluded, featuring Togliatti’s Akhron against Moscow’s CSKA. The teams played at the Solidarity Arena (Samara Arena) in Samara, with the officiating team led by referee Mikhail Cheremnykh from Perm. CSKA triumphed over Akhron with a score of 2:1.

In the 36th minute, CSKA midfielder Kirill Glebov opened the scoring, assisted by midfielder Matvey Kislyak. Then, in the 60th minute, forward Saul Guarirapa extended the army team’s lead with an assist from goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. Just four minutes later, Akhron’s striker Vladimir Hubulov managed to pull one back for the home side.

After 21 matches played, Akhron is currently in ninth place in the RPL standings with 25 points. CSKA, having played the same number of games, occupies the sixth position, amassing 38 points. At the top of the Russian championship table for the 2024/2025 season is Krasnodar, which has collected 43 points.