FK Sochi vs Nizhny Novgorod

Sochi came up just short at home as Pari NN edged out a narrow 1-0 win at the Fisht Stadium in round 10 of the FNL. It was a cagey, largely chanceless contest for long stretches, with neither side finding a breakthrough until deep into the second half. Gleb Popolitov settled it in the 77th minute, striking well from range as the ball took a deflection and dropped into the corner of the Sochi goal. There were no penalties or red cards in an otherwise clean affair, though the build-up had its own drama, with Pari NN's squad reportedly delayed two hours reaching Sochi due to flight restrictions. The win keeps Pari NN on top of the FNL table with 25 points, reasserting their grip on first place. For Sochi, it's a frustrating home defeat that drops them to third, leaving the hosts still searching for the consistency needed to push toward the top of the table.