Rostov 3-1 Fakel: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Russian Premier League Matchday 7 · Saturday 5 September 2026 · Stadion Central’nyj im. I.P. Chayka, Peschanokopskoye · referee A. Sukhoy · full time
Full time: Rostov 3-1 Fakel
Rostov won 3-1 at home to Fakel in Russian Premier League Matchday 7 on Saturday 5 September 2026. The goals: Aleksey Mironov 56', Konstantin Kuchaev 59', Oumar Sako 64', Aleksandr Koksharov 89'.
How Rostov won it
Rostov struck first through Aleksey Mironov in the 56th minute, set up by Olakunle Olusegun. Konstantin Kuchaev made it 2-0 to Rostov in the 59th minute, set up by Timur Suleymanov. Oumar Sako made it 3-0 to Rostov in the 64th minute, set up by Aleksey Mironov. Aleksandr Koksharov made it 3-1 to Fakel in the 89th minute, set up by Belajdi Pusi.
It was 0-0 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, A. Sukhoy, showed 4 yellow cards: 1 to Rostov and 3 to Fakel.
Rostov: J. Alba Cabello, 5-4-1 · Fakel: O. Vasilenko, 3-4-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 0.96 for Rostov and 1.45 for Fakel.
Rostov scored about 2.0 more than their chances were worth: clinical finishing, or a goalkeeper having a bad day.
Rostov had 6 shots on target, Fakel 3.
Fakel had 55% of the ball, but Rostov took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Rostov came into it with 12 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.06 expected goals for and 1.18 against, and had won 33% of their matches.
Fakel came into it with 12 Russian Premier League matches played, scoring 0.7 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 1.05 expected goals for and 1.62 against, and had won 8% of their matches.
Rostov vs Fakel: the match in numbers
| Rostov | Match statistics | Fakel |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Ball possession | 55% |
| 0.96 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 |
| 12 | Total shots | 11 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 4 | Big chances | 1 |
| 420 | Total passes | 513 |
| 70% | Pass accuracy | 73% |
| 4 | Corners | 1 |
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Aleksey Mironov (Rostov), rated 8.4 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Rostov
- Aleksey Mironov 8.4 1 goal, 1 assist
- Konstantin Kuchaev 7.8 1 goal
- Oumar Sako 7.3 1 goal
- Viktor Melekhin 7.2
- Yaroslav Mikhailov 7.1
Fakel
- Aleksandr Koksharov 7.3 1 goal
- Clayton 7.2
- Vyacheslav Yakimov 6.8
- Abdulla Bagamaev 6.8
- Butta Magomedov 6.7
The lowest-rated starter was Daniil Frolkin at 6.1. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Rostov: Dynamo Makhachkala vs Rostov Sunday 1 November 2026 · Russian Premier League
- Fakel: Rubin Kazan vs Fakel Saturday 31 October 2026 · Russian Premier League
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Questions about Rostov vs Fakel
What was the score in Rostov vs Fakel?
Rostov 3-1 Fakel (half-time 0-0), Russian Premier League, Saturday 5 September 2026.
Who scored in Rostov vs Fakel?
Aleksey Mironov 56', Konstantin Kuchaev 59', Oumar Sako 64', Aleksandr Koksharov 89'.
Did Moneyball predict Rostov vs Fakel correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Rostov vs Fakel?
Aleksey Mironov, rated 8.4 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Rostov vs Fakel?
A. Sukhoy.
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