Textilshchik claimed a 1-0 victory away at Kamaz in the First League's seventh round on Wednesday evening. The result keeps both clubs rooted in the bottom half, though the visitors move ahead on goal difference. Kamaz remain 17th with five points from nine games, while Tekstilshchik climb to 16th with six points from ten.
Artem Krutovskikh broke the deadlock in the 74th minute, and that proved to be the decisive moment. Kamaz had controlled the ball for much of the contest, holding 52 per cent possession, but could not find a way past a disciplined defence. Tekstilshchik were more efficient in front of goal, registering four shots on target to Kamaz's two.
The match was punctuated by a series of yellow cards. Kamaz picked up four bookings, including early cautions for Roman Manuylov and Roman Zashchepkin, while the visitors received two, one of which came from Evgeniy Guziev. Both sides made several changes in an attempt to shift the momentum, with Kamaz bringing on Evgeniy Voronin and Evgeniy Dolgopolov together in the 64th minute.
Statistically, Kamaz dominated territory with 23 free kicks and 28 throw-ins, yet their six shots off target did not translate into chances. Tekstilshchik, by contrast, kept their shots on target and made them count. Both teams won five corners each, suggesting a game that was tight in the final third.
For Kamaz, the defeat extends a run without a win since their opening fixture. They have drawn twice and lost six of their last nine league outings, conceding more than they have scored. The result means they need points badly if they are to avoid slipping further down the table.
Tekstilshchik's victory ends a difficult spell for the visitors. They have lost six of ten matches this season, with only one win to their name. This result gives them a slight edge over their nearest rivals below, though they still have work to do to climb out of the relegation zone.