FC Rostov and Rubin Kazan shared the points after a 1-1 draw. Timur Suleymanov put the home side ahead in the 30th minute, but Rubin Kazan hit back early in the second half through Jacques Siwe.
Suleymanov finished from Olakunle Olusegun's assist to give Rostov the lead. Rubin, who saw more of the ball, levelled six minutes after the restart when Siwe scored, and neither side could find a winner after that.
Rostov had the better of the shooting, with 13 attempts to Rubin's 8 and four on target to one, yet Rubin's goalkeeper made three saves. Rubin's 54 per cent possession and their one big chance, converted by Siwe, proved enough to earn a point.
