Russian Premier League Round 23: Baltika Kaliningrad 1-0 CSKA Moscow. The match kicked off at 01:30 local time at the Kaliningrad Stadium. A gritty, determined performance from Baltika Kaliningrad saw them secure a monumental 1-0 victory over the giants of CSKA Moscow. The lone goal, a second-half strike, proved decisive in a match defined by defensive resilience, handing Baltika a crucial three points in their battle for survival and dealing a significant blow to CSKA's continental ambitions. The first half was a tense, physical affair with few clear-cut chances, as Baltika's organized low block frustrated CSKA's creative players. The breakthrough came in the 58th minute when a swift counter-attack down the right flank culminated in a low cross that was turned home from close range by the home side's striker, sending the passionate local support into raptures. CSKA poured forward in search of an equalizer, but Baltika's goalkeeper was in inspired form, making a series of crucial saves in the final ten minutes to preserve the clean sheet. The standout performance belonged to the entire Baltika defensive unit, which repelled wave after wave of pressure, while CSKA's attacking stars were left frustrated by a lack of final-third quality. The result sees Baltika climb out of the immediate relegation zone, providing a massive boost to their survival hopes. Conversely, CSKA's defeat leaves them adrift in the race for European qualification, a major setback for the army men. Baltika's manager hailed his team's "heart and tactical discipline," while the CSKA coach lamented his side's inability to break down a "well-drilled defensive structure." Baltika Kaliningrad XI: (Formation: 4-2-3-1) Latyshonkov; Gaponov, Alvarez, Kamilov, Prutsev; Fernandes, Musaev; Lisakovich, Kuchaev, Sergeev; Ngamaleu. CSKA Moscow XI: (Formation: 4-3-3) Akinfeev; Diveev, Moises, Zaynutdinov, Rocha; Oblyakov, Mendes, Mukhin; Chalov, Zabolotny, Carrascal.