Match ends with a 0-0 draw

Sochi and Rotor share points

Match ends with a 0-0 draw

Sochi and Rotor Volgograd played out a goalless draw in their Russian Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon. The result leaves Sochi in 13th place in the standings, while Rotor remain bottom of the table.

Sochi started the match brightly and created a number of chances in the opening stages. However, they were unable to make the breakthrough, and Rotor gradually grew into the game.

The second half was a more even affair, with both sides having chances to win the game. However, neither side could find the back of the net, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Sochi rue missed chances

Sochi will be disappointed not to have taken all three points from the match. They created a number of good chances, but were unable to convert them into goals.

Striker Mateo Cassierra was particularly wasteful in front of goal. The Colombian international had two great chances to score in the first half, but he failed to take either of them.

Sochi manager Vladimir Fedotov will be concerned about his team's lack of cutting edge. They have now failed to score in their last three matches.

Rotor earn a point

Rotor will be pleased to have earned a point from the match. They were outplayed for large periods of the game, but they defended resolutely and goalkeeper Aleksandr Dovbnya made a number of good saves.

The point takes Rotor off the bottom of the table, but they are still in a precarious position. They are now six points adrift of safety.

Rotor manager Dmitry Khokhlov will be encouraged by his team's performance. They showed great spirit and determination, and they could have easily won the game.

Conclusion

The match between Sochi and Rotor was a fair result. Both sides had chances to win the game, but neither side could find the back of the net.

Sochi will be disappointed not to have taken all three points, while Rotor will be pleased to have earned a point. Both sides will be looking to improve their form in the coming weeks.