Alves’ Late Double Lifts Sochi to Comeback Win Over Krylya Sovetov in Russian Premier League

SOCHI, Russia (Interstat) — Marcelo Alves scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to propel FK Sochi 04 to a 2-1 victory over Krylya Sovetov in the Russian Premier League on Tuesday.

The home side at Olimpiyskiy Stadion Fisht overturned a projected defeat after Interstat’s pregame metrics heavily favored the visitors. Ivan Oleinikov gave Krylya Sovetov a 16th-minute lead. Alves, a defender, equalized before halftime and sealed the win in the ninth minute of added time.

The match featured high tension, with seven yellow cards shown. Sergey Babkin of Krylya Sovetov received a red card in the 82nd minute, and Sochi’s Thomas Galdames was sent off just before the decisive goal. The result gives Sochi a winning start to its league campaign.