Torpedo Moscow 3:1 Volga Ulyanovsk — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Midfielder Alexander Yushin scored twice as Torpedo Moscow beat Volga Ulyanovsk 3-1 in the Football National League, a result that extends their positive run without a specific next fixture to look ahead to. Torpedo Moscow dominated from the first whistle and never trailed, their early two-goal cushion proving too much for a Volga side that struggled to impose themselves.

The match was effectively decided inside a frantic first half-hour, with Yushin striking twice in four minutes — first in the 23rd minute and again in the 27th — to put Torpedo firmly in control. Volga Ulyanovsk briefly stirred after the break when Andrey Kostin pulled one back in the 54th minute, but any hope of a comeback lasted only four minutes before Artur Galoyan restored the two-goal lead in the 58th minute. A flurry of yellow cards for both sides, including Kamil Ibragimov, Kirill Folmer and Kostin for the visitors, underscored a scrappy second half.

Torpedo Moscow controlled the game on the numbers, holding 56 per cent possession and winning nine corners to Volga’s four, reflecting their dominance throughout. Alexander Yushin was the standout with a rating of 9.14 out of ten, scoring twice from midfield to earn the match-ball honours. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Torpedo Moscow and the result confirmed that prediction, with the hosts never seriously threatened after the early flurry.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Torpedo Moscow vs Volga Ulyanovsk?

Torpedo Moscow 3-1 Volga Ulyanovsk (Football National League).

Who scored?

Alexander Yushin (23') for Torpedo Moscow; Alexander Yushin (27') for Torpedo Moscow; Andrey Kostin (54') for Volga Ulyanovsk; Artur Galoyan (58') for Torpedo Moscow.

Was Torpedo Moscow's win deserved?

Yes — Torpedo Moscow were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Torpedo Moscow vs Volga Ulyanovsk?

Yellow cards: Kamil Ibragimov (Volga Ulyanovsk); Nikita Bozov (Torpedo Moscow); Kirill Folmer (Volga Ulyanovsk); Andrey Kostin (Volga Ulyanovsk); Sergey Borodin (Torpedo Moscow).

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