Spartak Moskva lose out to Rubin Kazan

Rubin Kazan overcame Spartak Moskva in a win on Sunday, 0x2, relating to matchweek 20 of the Russian Premier League. Coming into the contest, Moskva's team came from two defeats, and Kazan's team came from a draw. Djordje Despotovic with a superb display.

With 45 minutes already played, Spartak Moskva saw Roman Zobnin get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first-half ended without any goals.

The opening goal was scored by Djordje Despotovic after 53 minutes, with a left-foot shot. With 71 minutes on the clock, Rubin Kazan saw Oliver Abildgaard get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Djordje Despotovic netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box.

After the result Spartak Moskva are 4th in the table, with 35 points, while Rubin Kazan sit 9th place, with 31 points. Next up, Leonid Slutsky's team will host Zenit, whilst Andreas Hinkel's team will play at home against FK Krasnodar.