The match in Saratov ended 1-1. The hosts took the lead in the 30th minute through a goal from Ivan Churikov, but Spartak equalized just three minutes later, with Amur Kalmykov finding the net.
Kostroma’s side failed to overcome the team sitting at the bottom of the First League table before the start of the round. Following the draw, Spartak moves to 49 points, securing sixth place in the standings. Sokol, meanwhile, climbs from last to 17th with 23 points, though the Saratov club has already lost any chance of remaining in the First League and will be relegated at the end of the season.
With only one match left for each team in the championship, Spartak will look to finish strongly, while Sokal plays its final game knowing its fate is sealed.
