Rotor snatches victory from SKA-Khabarovsk
Volgograd's Rotor secured a 1-0 victory over SKA-Khabarovsk at Volgograd Arena, with the winning goal from a penalty kick.
Jul 27, 2026 0
A crowd of 14,382 fans attended the match at Volgograd Arena.
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The match at Volgograd Arena between Rotor and SKA-Khabarovsk ended with a 1-0 victory for the hosts. The game was watched by 14,382 spectators.
The only goal was scored in the 81st minute. Forward Alexander Khubulov converted a penalty. However, at the end of the first half, the referee disallowed a dangerous moment at the opponent«s goal, which could have led to a goal.
Fans reacted passionately to the match events. Comments included phrases like: «Come on, guys. Don»t let injustice happen when they are literally stealing 2 points from you. Rotor is critically needed in the RPL. Great stadium, huge fan base. 14,300 spectators at the stadium now, not all RPL teams gather that many,« »Genius league. They don«t see a clear goal,» and «Justice prevailed at least this way.»
In their previous match, Rotor lost 4-2 to Nizhny Novgorod. Then the team«s defense was criticized. The next meeting will take place on July 27 away against KAMAZ.
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