Commentary

1' The first-half is under way at Fisht Olympic Stadium - Novgorod kick-off to start the match.
1' In the minute 1, In Sochi, Sochi push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
4' Novgorod awarded a free kick in their own half.
8' Aleksandar Jukic (Sochi) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
8' In the minute 8, Sochi take a 1-0 lead thanks to Kirill Kravtsov.
10' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Sochi in their own half.
12' Ball goes out of play for a Novgorod goal kick.
13' In the minute 13, Aleksandar Jukic (Sochi) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
13' Can Sochi capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Novgorod's half?
14' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Novgorod.
16' In the minute 16, Free kick in a good position for Sochi!
17' In Sochi Sochi attack through Miguel. The finish is off target, however.
17' Evgeniy Kukulyak awards Novgorod a goal kick.
19' In the minute 19, Free kick Novgorod.
23' Sochi drive forward but Sergio Cordova is judged offside.
25' It's a goal kick for the home team in Sochi.
26' In the minute 26, Free kick for Sochi in their own half.
27' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Saul Guarirapa.
27' The match in Sochi is underway once more.
27' In the minute 27, Saul Guarirapa for Sochi is back on the field again.
27' Throw-in for Sochi in their own half.
30' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a Novgorod throw-in in Sochi's half.
31' In the minute 31, Sochi awarded a throw-in in their own half.
32' Great play from Yahya Attiat-Allah to set up the goal.
34' In the minute 34, Evgeniy Kukulyak awards the home team a throw-in.
35' Throw-in Novgorod.
35' Free kick for Novgorod in the half of Sochi.
36' In the minute 36, Novgorod's Nikita Ermakov gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Sochi defender.
36' Corner awarded to Novgorod.
36' Sochi have a goal kick.
37' In the minute 37, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
38' Ball safe as Sochi is awarded a throw-in in their half.
39' Novgorod to take a throw-in in Sochi territory.
40' In the minute 40, In Sochi a free kick has been awarded the away team.
41' Throw-in for Sochi in the half of Novgorod.
41' Free kick Sochi.
42' In the minute 42, Sochi awarded a free kick in their own half.
43' Can Novgorod get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sochi's half?
44' Novgorod have been awarded a corner by Evgeniy Kukulyak.
44' In the minute 44, Nikita Kakkoev (Novgorod) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
44' Goal kick for Sochi at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
45' Free kick for Sochi in their own half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, The fourth official's board shows 1 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Saul Guarirapa for Sochi drives towards goal at Fisht Olympic Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
45' The first half has been concluded at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
46' In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Sochi kick-off.
46' Sasa Ilic (Novgorod) is making a 1 substitution, with Juan Boselli replacing Aleksandr Troshechkin.
46' Kirill Bozhenov is replacing Dmitri Stotskiy for the away team.
46' In the minute 46, Dmitri Tikhiy is replacing Kirill Glushenkov for Novgorod at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
46' Sasa Ilic is making the team's 4 substitution at Fisht Olympic Stadium with Ilya Kukharchuk replacing Niko Kutateladze.
46' Throw-in for Novgorod in the half of Sochi.
46' In the minute 46, Timofey Margasov is on a sub for Sergio Cordova for Sochi.
46' The home team have replaced Miguel with Vyacheslav Litvinov. This is the 2 substitution made today by Robert Moreno.
48' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Sochi in their own half.
48' In the minute 48, Throw-in for Novgorod at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
51' Important block from the Sochi defence as Ilya Kukharchuk fires in a strike for Novgorod.
51' Ball goes out of play for a Sochi goal kick.
52' In the minute 52, Artem Makarchuk of Sochi gets in a strike, but is off target.
52' Goal kick for Novgorod at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
52' Kirill Kravtsov for Sochi gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
52' In the minute 52, Novgorod have a goal kick.
53' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Novgorod in their own half.
53' Free kick for Novgorod in their own half.
55' In the minute 55, Novgorod have been awarded a corner by Evgeniy Kukulyak.
55' Evgeniy Kukulyak awards Sochi a goal kick.
56' Throw-in for Sochi in their own half.
56' In the minute 56, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
57' Throw-in for Novgorod at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
57' Can Novgorod get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sochi's half?
58' In the minute 58, Throw-in high up the field for Novgorod in Sochi.
60' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a Novgorod throw-in in Sochi's half.
60' Sochi awarded a free kick in their own half.
63' In the minute 63, Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Sochi in their own half.
64' Can Sochi capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
64' Viktor Aleksandrov for Novgorod has been booked by Evgeniy Kukulyak and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
65' In the minute 65, In Sochi, Kirill Kravtsov of Sochi is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
66' Corner awarded to Sochi.
66' In the minute 66, Yahya Attiat-Allah with an assist there.
67' The away team replace Konstantin Kuchaev with Ze Turbo.
69' Novgorod push upfield but Evgeniy Kukulyak quickly pulls them for offside.
69' In the minute 69, Aleksey Sutormin is replacing Yahya Attiat-Allah for Sochi at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
70' Corner awarded to Sochi.
71' Free kick for Sochi in the half of Novgorod.
71' In the minute 71, Attention is being given to Sochi’s Marcelo Alves Santos and play has been suspended briefly.
72' Marcelo Alves Santos has recovered and rejoins the match in Sochi.
73' An attacking Sochi player has been brought down in the area - penalty!
74' In the minute 74, Aleksey Sutormin nets and Sochi extend their lead to 4-0. The goal came from the penalty spot.
74' Play has been resumed at Fisht Olympic Stadium.
75' Throw-in for Novgorod close to the penalty box.
75' In the minute 75, Sochi awarded a throw-in in their own half.
75' Novgorod to take a throw-in in Sochi territory.
76' Aleksandar Jukic (Sochi) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
77' In the minute 77, Sochi's Saul Guarirapa has run offside.
78' Robert Moreno is making the team's 4 substitution at Fisht Olympic Stadium with Artur Yusupov replacing Ignacio Saavedra.
78' Robert Moreno (Sochi) is making a 5 substitution, with Nikita Burmistrov replacing Saul Guarirapa.
79' In the minute 79, Artur Yusupov of Sochi is pulled up for offside.
79' Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a Sochi throw-in in Novgorod's half.
82' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
83' In the minute 83, Throw-in for Sochi in the half of Novgorod.
83' Goal! Aleksey Sutormin extends Sochi's lead to 5-0.
84' In Sochi a free kick has been awarded the away team.
84' In the minute 84, Kirill Kravtsov is booked for the home team.
85' Ball safe as Sochi is awarded a throw-in in their half.
85' Evgeniy Kukulyak awards the home team a throw-in.
86' In the minute 86, The match at Fisht Olympic Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Nikita Kakkoev, who is down injured.
86' Play has been resumed.
86' Play has been resumed.
86' Novgorod's Nikita Kakkoev looks ok and returns to the pitch.
86' Novgorod's Nikita Kakkoev looks ok and returns to the pitch.
87' In the minute 87, At Fisht Olympic Stadium, Novgorod are penalized for being offside.
87' Sochi take a comfortable 6-0 lead thanks to Nikita Burmistrov.
88' In the minute 88, That's a fine assist from Nikolay Kalinskiy.
90' Can Sochi get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Novgorod's half?
90' 1 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 1 Evgeniy Kukulyak signals a free kick to Sochi.
90' + 1 Sochi's Aleksey Sutormin has run offside.
90' Evgeniy Kukulyak blows to end the match. The final score is 6-1.