Chidera Ejuke found the net as CSKA Moscow recorded a 3-1 triumph over FC Krasnodar in Saturday’s Russian Premier League encounter.
Despite conceding first at the VEB Arena, the Nigerian inspired them to a comeback victory over Viktor Goncharenko’s men.
The Red-Blues came into the encounter following a 1-1 draw with Ufa, while the Black-Greens bowed 3-1 at home to FC Sochi.
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Knowing that anything short of three points would end their Champions League ambition, Ivic Olic’s team started the game brightly, albeit, they were stunned in the 26th minute by Viktor Claesson.