Central match of the East division in Russian championship took place in Kemerovo, where the leading teams - Kuzbass and SKA-Neftanik (Khabarovsk) played against each other. Players from Kemerovo won (3:0) and are now heading East division list, SE-Internet correspondent Alexei PENSHIN reports.

The first time was characterized by positional fight. Kuzbass could not surpass solid and well-organized defense of Khabarovsk team. Their counterattacks were very dangerous at least twice, but Rogulev has let the ball go beyond the goal line, and Bazhenov successfully blocked Zakharov's strike. The host team could score only one goal during the first 45 minutes of the game, but failed because Kuhtinov wasn't in time for the ball passed by Shestakov.

After the break Kuzbass became faster and the guest team was harder to resist rapid attacks of their opponents. The first two corner goals were scored with the interval of 9 minutes. First Vitukhin scored a vigorous upper-corner goal; it was followed by Bolshakov's successful aiming strike. Having advantage of two goals, Kuzbass team became more confident and won the game. In the remaining time Myasoedov scored the third goal. Now Kemerovo team is the first in the East zone, seconding in lost points only to Enisey.

Russian championship

East division

Kuzbass (Kemerovo) - SKA-Neftanik (Khabarovsk) - 3:0 (0:0)

Goals: Vituhin (Shetinin), 56 - corner (1:0). Bolshakov (Shetinin), 65 - corner (2:0). Masoedov (Teterin), 83 (3:0).

Penalty: 20 - 30

Goalkeepers: Bazhenov - Shestakov

Referees: Tutukov (Gorno-Altaisk), Kalita (Barnaul), Zavarzin (Tumen)

Kemerovo, Khimik stadium, 8 000 spectators, -25 degrees.