In a reverse fixture from just days prior, FC Sochi gained revenge with a 3-1 away win over FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod in the Russian Premier League on May 31, 2025. Sochi turned the tables with an impressive attacking display on the road. After Nizhny Novgorod had won the previous encounter, Sochi started brightly, taking a lead and extending it, with the home side managing only a consolation goal late in the match. A key incident was a quickfire double from Sochi either side of halftime that broke the game open and demoralized the hosts. The focus was on Sochi's improved finishing and tactical adjustments from the earlier defeat. This win moves Sochi up the table and balances the head-to-head record between the two sides this season. The Sochi manager praised his team's reaction, while the Nizhny Novgorod coach admitted his side was second-best.