FK Rostov 3, FK Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 1

NIZHNEKAMSK, Russia (Interstat) — Substitute Ivan Komarov scored two first-half goals to power FK Rostov to a 3-1 comeback victory over Neftekhimik on Wednesday in a Russian Cup match at Stadion Neftekhimik. The result defied pregame projections, which heavily favored the home side, and handed Neftekhimik its first loss in the domestic cup competition. Rostov, which entered the match with a middling record across all competitions, was stunned early. Neftekhimik’s Islam Mashukov opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on the home team’s initial momentum. The lead was short-lived. Komarov, who entered the match as a substitute, leveled the… Read more...