CSKA Moscow and FC Rostov played to a 0-0 draw in the third round of the Russian Premier League, a correspondent for Lenta.ru reported. The match was the first draw of the season for Rostov, while CSKA left the pitch without a winner for the second time in the campaign.
The goalless result marked the first time in nine years that CSKA Moscow and Rostov failed to score against each other in an RPL match played in Moscow. The point brought CSKA to five points from three matches, keeping the team in sixth place in the league table.
Upcoming fixtures and league table
CSKA, managed by Dmitry Igdisamov, will play their next match at home against Fakel. That game is scheduled for August 15 and will start at 16:15 Moscow time.
Rostov remain in seventh place in the standings with four points. Their next opponent will be Rubin in a match set for August 15 in Rostov-on-Don, kicking off at 18:15 Moscow time.
In an earlier match, Lokomotiv Moscow and Akron played to an identical 0-0 draw. Both teams have yet to secure their first victory of the new Russian Premier League season.
