FC Orenburg secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Krylya Sovetov Samara at the Gazovik Stadium on Sunday, lifting themselves out of the relegation play-off places in the Russian Premier League. The only goal of the match came in the 24th minute, when Yevgeny Bolotov found the net with an assist from Du Queiros.
This win marks Orenburg’s third triumph in their last four league games. In contrast, Krylya Sovetov extended their dismal run of away results, having not won on the road in the RPL since August 2025.
With 29 points, Orenburg climbed to 11th in the standings, two points clear of the relegation play-off zone. Krylya Sovetov also sit on 29 points but are placed one spot lower due to inferior tiebreakers. With only one matchday remaining, both teams hold a two-point buffer over the teams in 13th and 14th – the positions that would require them to play promotion-relegation playoffs against First League sides for a spot in next season’s top flight.
In the final round, Orenburg will travel to face Krasnodar, while Krylya Sovetov host Akron Tolyatti at home.
**Match Details:**
– **Score:** Orenburg 1–0 Krylya Sovetov
– **Goal:** Yevgeny Bolotov (24′)
– **Yellow Cards:** Orenburg 2 – Krylya Sovetov 4
– **Total Shots:** Orenburg 15 – Krylya Sovetov 13
– **Shots on Target:** 4–4
– **Corners:** 3–5
– **Fouls:** 17–16
– **Offsides:** 1–0
– **Attendance:** 7,274
– **Referee:** Alexei Sukhoi (Lyubertsy, Russia)