Kyzyltash Bakhchysarai produced a dominant attacking display to thrash Pobeda Khasavyurt 4-1 in the Russian Third Division B, with Emil Useinov scoring twice in a one-sided home victory.

Kyzyltash were sharper, faster and more purposeful from the first whistle, racing into a two-goal lead before half-time and adding further goals after the break. Pobeda’s consolation arrived late in the match, but by then the result was long settled. The win lifts Kyzyltash into a stronger position in the table and sends a clear message about their attacking potential.

Match Overview

Kyzyltash lined up in an adventurous 4-3-3 and immediately pressed Pobeda’s back line. The home side’s front three rotated constantly, pulling the visiting defenders out of position and creating space for late runs from midfield. Pobeda tried to respond with a 4-2-3-1 of their own, but they struggled to keep possession under pressure and were forced into a series of defensive actions.

The match was played at a high tempo, with Kyzyltash’s midfield winning most of the second balls. Pobeda’s goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score respectable, but the home side’s finishing in the final third was ruthless.

Key Moments

• 9’ – Kyzyltash lead: Emil Useinov latched onto a through ball and finished low across the goalkeeper.
• 31’ – Useinov doubles the lead: A quick interchange on the edge of the box released him to score his second.
• 54’ – Third goal: Sergei Kravchenko headed home from a corner to put the result beyond doubt.
• 72’ – Fourth goal: Arsen Memetov capped a flowing move with a composed finish inside the area.
• 80’ – Pobeda consolation: Islam Guseinov converted a penalty after a foul in the box.

Tactical Story

Kyzyltash’s high press was the foundation of their win. Their forwards closed down Pobeda’s centre-backs aggressively, forcing long balls that were comfortably dealt with by the home defence. When Kyzyltash regained possession, they attacked with numbers and used the width of the pitch to stretch the visitors.

Pobeda’s midfield was overrun for long periods, and their attempts to play out from the back repeatedly broke down. The visitors improved slightly after making substitutions, but Kyzyltash’s intensity never dropped and they managed the game well once the fourth goal went in.

Standout Players

Useinov was the obvious standout with two well-taken goals and constant movement that unsettled the Pobeda defence. Kravchenko controlled the midfield and added a goal of his own, while Memetov’s creativity in the final third caused problems throughout. Pobeda’s goalkeeper deserved credit for several saves that prevented an even heavier defeat.

Season Impact

The three points strengthen Kyzyltash’s position in the Russian Third Division B standings and boost their confidence ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. Pobeda, meanwhile, will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and find a way to compete when pressed aggressively. For Kyzyltash, this was a statement performance and a reminder of what they can achieve when their attacking players click.