Dynamo defeat Ufa thanks to goals from Makarov and Zakharyan

Sandro Schwarz had to deal with two suspensions after the winning match in Kazan. The starting lineup spots of the disqualified Varela and Skopintsev were taken by Parshivlyuk and Kutitsky, who had already played as a wingback at training camps.

The match beginning saw a horrific episode, when Krotov treaded on Szymanski’s ankle with studs from behind and forced Sebastian to leave the pitch limping slightly. The Ufa forward didn’t avoid a punishment. Bezborodov went to the VAR monitor and showed Krotov a straight red card. Instead of Seba, Tyukavin took the pitch, while Grulev shifted to the left wing.

The visitors fully concentrated on defense and did not threaten Dynamo during the entire first half. The White-Blues tried to convert their man advantage into goals. Makarov was extremely active: the Dynamo winger assisted on Grulev, and then struck a bright bicycle shot. Belenov was attentive.

Makarov was rewarded for his dedication in the 29th minute. Zakharyan and Tyukavin combined in close quarters before the latter flicked it wide to Dynamo number 25. Denis had time to pick his spot and opened the scoring by a nice curled shot into the far top corner.

Five minutes later, Ufa were left with nine men, when Egas Cacintura was sent off for stopping Grulev’s one on one run. By the end of the half, Zakharyan could have doubled the home team's lead. Arsen burst into the penalty area and shot near the post falling down.

The second half started with Dynamo dangerous attacks which could lead to a two-goal comfortable advantage. Firstly, Tyukavin hit the post with a header after Grulev’s high cross. Fomin was close twice to put his name on the scoresheet but Zhuravlyov and Pliyev saved Ufa goal. The Bashkir side organized an interesting attack only in the 69th minute, when Aliyev shot wide from outside the penalty area. The White-Blues showed a stunning shot difference – 28:1 in the hosts’ favor.

The White-Blues managed to double their lead five minutes before the final whistle. Makarov broke down Ufa’s defense and rolled the ball to Zakharyan, who swept home a cool low finish.

Dynamo are second in the table with 35 points. In the next round match that will be held on December 12, the Moscow side will play against RPL leaders Zenit.