On March 23, 2025, FC Krasnodar dominated the friendly match against Amkal, finishing with a resounding score of 6:1. The home team, known as the Bulls, showcased an impressive performance at their academy stadium, primarily driven by the outstanding display from forward David Moses, who netted five goals.
The match started with Amkal creating an early threat when they nearly scored, but Krasnodar's goalkeeper Yuri Dyupin made a crucial save in the 5th minute. This moment was pivotal as it set the tone for the rest of the match. Just three minutes later, FC Krasnodar struck first when Fedor Smolov, taking advantage of a defensive lapse, found the net to make it 1:0.
By the 10th minute, the Bulls were already celebrating again as Moses scored his first goal, doubling the advantage to 2:0. The pace of the match quickened, and it was evident that the hosts were in control. Moses continued to shine, and by the 31st minute, he demonstrated his skills by fighting off two defenders and pushing the ball past Dyupin again, making it 3:0.
As the minute hand approached halftime, Krasnodar launched another attack, culminating in a goal from Moses in the 44th minute, increasing the lead to 4:0. However, before the break, Amkal managed to claw back a goal when Leon Sabua converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Krayoo at 45+1, leaving the score at 4:1 entering halftime.
The second half began with Amkal trying to regain momentum, but it was soon disrupted by yet another goal from Moses who completed his penta-trick in the 67th minute, increasing the tally to 5:1. Finally, in the dying moments of the match, Oleh Olusegun secured a penalty, converting it himself during injury time to cap the game at 6:1.
Fans of both teams were treated to a display of attacking football from Krasnodar, who now find themselves leading the MIR RPL standings with 46 points after playing 21 matches this season. Following closely are Spartak and Zenit, each with 43 points. The Bulls' performance against Amkal serves as an exciting preview ahead of their upcoming league match against Fakel, slated for March 30, 2025.
Amkal, established in 2018 by blogger German Popkov, also known as El Classico, holds a notable pedigree in media football, having won trophies including the Media Football League Cup and the Moscow Celebrity Cup in 2021. However, they were clearly outmatched during this encounter.
Krasnodar’s upcoming match against Fakel promises a fresh challenge and fans will be eager to see if the team can carry forward the momentum from this convincing victory. Live coverage will be provided on MATCH PREMIER, starting at 13:55 Moscow time.
