Kazakhstan national team midfielder Islam Chesnokov started for Krylia Sovetov in the away match of the ninth round of the Russian Premier League against Moscow's Lokomotiv. The meeting at RZD Arena ended with a score of 1:1. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Chesnokov's performance
Chesnokov began the game on the right flank of the Samara team's attack. In the 44th minute, the Kazakhstani received a yellow card, and at halftime, Krylia head coach Sergey Bulatov replaced him with Nikita Saltykov.
First half goalless
The first half passed without goals. After the break, Lokomotiv opened the scoring: in the 53rd minute, Nikolay Komlichenko stood out. Krylia Sovetov responded in the 67th minute – substitute Amar Rakhmanovich equalized after an assist from Saltykov.
In the remaining time, the teams did not score again – 1:1. After nine rounds, Krylia Sovetov have collected 11 points and occupy ninth place. Lokomotiv with seven points is 13th. Krasnodar leads (20 points).
Chesnokov's move to Krylia
Chesnokov joined the Samara club on August 18 from Kostanay's Tobol on loan. The agreement is calculated until the end of the 2026/27 season and includes an option to buy the player.
Before the meeting with Lokomotiv, the 26-year-old Kazakhstani appeared on the field in RPL matches against Akron, Akhmat, and Krasnodar. In the game with Rodina, he remained on the bench.
Significance of the match
This draw brought Krylia Sovetov's point tally to 11 after nine rounds, while Lokomotiv with seven points remains in the middle of the standings. Chesnokov's first-half performance and yellow card show that his adaptation to the RPL continues.