ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Interstat) — Dinamo Stavropol defeated Druzhba 2-1 on Saturday in a Russian FNL 2 match at Stadion Dinamo, overcoming a statistical projection that favored the visitors.

Midfielder Luka Bagatelia broke a scoreless tie in the 52nd minute with the decisive goal for the hosts. The match was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards, with four issued to Druzhba players in the first half alone.

The result gave Dinamo Stavropol its first win of the league season, while Druzhba began its campaign with a loss. The final score defied a pregame simulator projection of a 1-0 victory for Druzhba.