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In an interview with Russian sports paper, Sovetsky Sport, Rubin manager Dan Lake said that he expected his team challenge for the top honours this season. “The fans have every right to expect the best from us and it’s up to the players to deliver. I think that this team is capable of winning the league, I’m willing to stake my reputation on it!”
Won 1-0 v Kuban
Rubin Kazan showed their superiority in a 1 - 0 victory over Kuban Krasnodar in the Russian Premier Division, but they could and should have scored more. Midfielder Alan Kasaev scored the game’s only goal with a curler from the edge of the area.
Drew 2-2 v Dinamo Moscow
Rubin Kazan were held to a draw by Dinamo Moscow in a close-fought Premier Division match played at Dinamo. On the hour mark Dinamo appeared to be coasting to victory, having taken a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Andrija Kaludjerovic and Sergey Terekhov. But Rubin staged a comeback when Argentinean youngster made it 2-1 on 77 minutes and Lacina Traore snatched an unlikely equaliser in injury time. Better late than never for Rubin and the fans were clearly delighted with Traoré's impact.
Show me the way to go home...
Rubin Kazan fan’s have been shocked by Mario Acosta’s admission that he is not enjoying life in Russia and has found it difficult to settle in at his new club. Manager Dan Lake has agreed to allow Acosta to return to Argentina for one month. “Mario took a big step moving to Russia and we want to do everything in our power to help him settle. This break will allow him to visit his family and I am sure he will return hungry for the challenge!” Some sections of the media have questioned Lake’s wisdom as there is a risk that the player won’t return at the end of the month. Argentinean Acosta moved to Rubin from Atletico Mineiro of Brazil in January for a fee of €14.5m
Won 2-0 v Sibir
Rubin Kazan enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Sibir Novosibirsk side at Central this afternoon. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game. Things did not get off to a good start for Sibir as they failed to clear from a corner and striker Mario Acosta pounced on teh loose ball to score from close range. Then, when Sibir’s Mineev gave away a penalty, Anton Putsilo confidently stepped up to score from the spot. Rubin could have won be a far bigger margin but saw efforts from Acosta and Traore ruled out for offside.
Won 1-0 v Amkar
Rubin Kazan did just enough to see off Amkar Perm's challenge in the Russian Premier Division match at Zvezda. Rubin took the lead when midfielder Alan Kasaev scored with a fine header from Vladimir Shubin’s corner on 65 minutes. Midfielder Shubin's red card for persistent fouling on 80 minutes put Rubin's position under question but they held on to record another win.
Drew 2-2 v Krylja Sovetov
Rubin Kazan were held to a draw by their biggest rivals, Krylja Sovetov, in a hard-fought encounter at Metallurg. On 22 minutes Alan Kasaev split the defence with an accurate pass to Anton Putsilo who bent his shot around the keeper. Krylja Sovetov captain Michael Eneramo then equalised for Krylja Sovetov in the 34th minute after the Rubin defenders failed to deal with a corner. Krylja then took the lead a minute into the second half, Enaramo was sent clean through and he beat the keeper to score his second goal of the game. Ivorian forward Lacina Traoré then equalised for Rubin after 66 minutes when the Krylja goalkeeper palmed the ball into his path.
Drew 0-0 v Locomotiv Moscow
Rubin fans will have been frustrated by their side's 0 - 0 draw with Lokomotiv Moscow today. They saw their side dominate for large passages of play but lack a killer instinct in front of goal. It could have been different if Anton Putsilo had taken a chance to score from the spot for Rubin on the 38 minute mark, but he struck a weak penalty straight at the keeper.
Won 2-1 v Alania
Rubin Kazan produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Alania Vladikavkaz at Republican stadium Spartak. Alan Kasaev got Rubin off to a flyer by scoring after just 4 minutes, and then Anton Putsilo was presented with the chance to double their lead from the penalty spot. Putsilo missed a spotkick in Rubin’s last game against Locomotiv but today he kept his nerve to put it in the bottom right corner. Midfielder Valentin Negru's 50th minute strike proved the only consolation for Alania as they gave a poor performance in front of their own fans.
I’ll be back...
Mario Acosta has arrived back to training after his leave of absence. He assured concerned supporters that his home-sickness has now gone.
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Won 1-0 v Kuban
Rubin Kazan showed their superiority in a 1 - 0 victory over Kuban Krasnodar in the Russian Premier Division, but they could and should have scored more. Midfielder Alan Kasaev scored the game’s only goal with a curler from the edge of the area.
Drew 2-2 v Dinamo Moscow
Rubin Kazan were held to a draw by Dinamo Moscow in a close-fought Premier Division match played at Dinamo. On the hour mark Dinamo appeared to be coasting to victory, having taken a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Andrija Kaludjerovic and Sergey Terekhov. But Rubin staged a comeback when Argentinean youngster made it 2-1 on 77 minutes and Lacina Traore snatched an unlikely equaliser in injury time. Better late than never for Rubin and the fans were clearly delighted with Traoré's impact.
Show me the way to go home...
Rubin Kazan fan’s have been shocked by Mario Acosta’s admission that he is not enjoying life in Russia and has found it difficult to settle in at his new club. Manager Dan Lake has agreed to allow Acosta to return to Argentina for one month. “Mario took a big step moving to Russia and we want to do everything in our power to help him settle. This break will allow him to visit his family and I am sure he will return hungry for the challenge!” Some sections of the media have questioned Lake’s wisdom as there is a risk that the player won’t return at the end of the month. Argentinean Acosta moved to Rubin from Atletico Mineiro of Brazil in January for a fee of €14.5m
Won 2-0 v Sibir
Rubin Kazan enjoyed near total domination over a distinctly average Sibir Novosibirsk side at Central this afternoon. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither side able to keep the errors out of their game. Things did not get off to a good start for Sibir as they failed to clear from a corner and striker Mario Acosta pounced on teh loose ball to score from close range. Then, when Sibir’s Mineev gave away a penalty, Anton Putsilo confidently stepped up to score from the spot. Rubin could have won be a far bigger margin but saw efforts from Acosta and Traore ruled out for offside.
Won 1-0 v Amkar
Rubin Kazan did just enough to see off Amkar Perm's challenge in the Russian Premier Division match at Zvezda. Rubin took the lead when midfielder Alan Kasaev scored with a fine header from Vladimir Shubin’s corner on 65 minutes. Midfielder Shubin's red card for persistent fouling on 80 minutes put Rubin's position under question but they held on to record another win.
Drew 2-2 v Krylja Sovetov
Rubin Kazan were held to a draw by their biggest rivals, Krylja Sovetov, in a hard-fought encounter at Metallurg. On 22 minutes Alan Kasaev split the defence with an accurate pass to Anton Putsilo who bent his shot around the keeper. Krylja Sovetov captain Michael Eneramo then equalised for Krylja Sovetov in the 34th minute after the Rubin defenders failed to deal with a corner. Krylja then took the lead a minute into the second half, Enaramo was sent clean through and he beat the keeper to score his second goal of the game. Ivorian forward Lacina Traoré then equalised for Rubin after 66 minutes when the Krylja goalkeeper palmed the ball into his path.
Drew 0-0 v Locomotiv Moscow
Rubin fans will have been frustrated by their side's 0 - 0 draw with Lokomotiv Moscow today. They saw their side dominate for large passages of play but lack a killer instinct in front of goal. It could have been different if Anton Putsilo had taken a chance to score from the spot for Rubin on the 38 minute mark, but he struck a weak penalty straight at the keeper.
Won 2-1 v Alania
Rubin Kazan produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Alania Vladikavkaz at Republican stadium Spartak. Alan Kasaev got Rubin off to a flyer by scoring after just 4 minutes, and then Anton Putsilo was presented with the chance to double their lead from the penalty spot. Putsilo missed a spotkick in Rubin’s last game against Locomotiv but today he kept his nerve to put it in the bottom right corner. Midfielder Valentin Negru's 50th minute strike proved the only consolation for Alania as they gave a poor performance in front of their own fans.
I’ll be back...
Mario Acosta has arrived back to training after his leave of absence. He assured concerned supporters that his home-sickness has now gone.
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