MOSCOW (Interstat) — Rodina Moscow U19 defeated visiting Chertanovo U19 2-1 on Friday, using a late second-half goal to secure the result. Rodina opened the scoring in the 49th minute, but Chertanovo answered two minutes later. The deciding goal came in the 81st minute, and Rodina held off Chertanovo the rest of the way. Rodina Moscow U19 improved to 3-1 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Chertanovo U19 dropped to 1-3 in the competition and 1-3 across all competitions. Chertanovo had entered after a victory over Konoplev Academy U19, while Rodina was coming off a loss to CSKA Moskva U19. Rodina controlled stretches of the second half, while Chertanovo responded with pressure after its equalizer. Rodina’s win strengthened its season standing, while Chertanovo continued a difficult run. The match remained competitive throughout, with both sides creating chances, but Rodina made its final scoring opportunity count and protected the one-goal advantage through the closing stages.