Chaika Peschanokopskoe secured a 2-1 home victory against FK Chelyabinsk in the Russian First League on Sunday. The win is an important one for Chaika as they look to consolidate their position in the highly competitive second tier of Russian football. The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half. Chelyabinsk fought back to level the score after the break, setting up a tense finale. However, Chaika found a late winner to send their home fans into celebration and claim a vital three points in their battle for league stability.