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CSKA beat Spartak 2-0 in Moscow derby

CSKA beat Spartak 2-0 in Moscow derby

CSKA beat Spartak 2-0 in a Moscow derby in the Russian Premier League’s 12th round.

Midfielder Kirill Glebov scored after just 33 seconds, CSKA’s fastest league goal since 2017.

Forward Tamerlan Musaev made it 2-0 in the 24th minute, scoring for the first time since April.

Spartak had a goal ruled out for offside after the break, while goalkeeper Maksim Borisko kept a clean sheet in his league debut for CSKA.

Coach Dmitry Igdisamov said his team had become more pragmatic and had carried out its plan to start quickly and defend when needed.

CSKA rose to third with 25 points, while Spartak stayed fifth with 23.

Both teams play away in the next round: CSKA visit Orenburg and Spartak face Lokomotiv Moscow.

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Dmitry IgdisamovCSKA head coach
The team has become more pragmatic. When we need to endure and defend, the players do it.
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We decided to use this golden time and managed to benefit from it.
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