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Rubin lose 2-0 to Krylia Sovetov for fourth straight league defeat
Krylia Sovetov beat Rubin 2-0 in a Russian league match in Kazan on October 24.
The visitors went ahead in the 71st minute when Rubin defender Igor Vujacic put the ball into his own net.
Amar Rakhmanovic made it 2-0 from a penalty three minutes later after a handball decision.
Rubin have now lost four league matches in a row and have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions.
The Kazan club are 11th with 12 points, one point above the relegation playoff zone.
Their next league match is against bottom-placed Fakel, and they are also due to play Spartak in the Russian Cup on Wednesday.
Rakhmanovic said the pitch was in poor condition and suggested it contributed to Rubin's weak first-half performance.
Rubin lost 2-0 at home to Krylia Sovetov in the 12th round of the Russian league on 24 October.
The defeat was Rubin’s fourth straight league loss.
Igor Vujacic scored an own goal in the 71st minute, and Amar Rahmanovic converted a penalty six minutes later.
Rubin are 11th in the table with 12 points, one point above the relegation play-off zone.
Rubin have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions.
- Who
- Rubin and Krylia Sovetov.
- What
- Krylia Sovetov beat Rubin 2-0.
- When
- 24 October 2026.
- Where
- Ak Bars Arena in Kazan.
- Why
- Igor Vujacic scored an own goal and Amar Rahmanovic converted a penalty for Krylia Sovetov.
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Eddie Salcedo’s goal for Rubin was ruled out for offside.
Igor Vujacic put Krylia Sovetov ahead with an own goal.
A penalty was awarded to Krylia Sovetov for handball.
Amar Rahmanovic scored from the penalty spot.
- Final score
- Rubin 0-2 Krylia Sovetov
- Competition
- Russian league, 12th round
- Match date
- 24 October 2026
- Venue
- Ak Bars Arena, Kazan
- Rubin’s league position
- 11th, with 12 points