In a thrilling contest on Sunday afternoon, Victor Moses kick-started Spartak Moscow’s 2023/24 campaign with a bang!

The Nigerian football sensation sent the home fans into a frenzy with his first goal of the season, propelling his team to a thrilling victory in the Russian Premier League opener against Orenburg at the Otkritie Arena.

The clash between the two teams was intense from the very beginning, with both sides battling fiercely for dominance.

Victor Moses stole the spotlight, breaking the deadlock and igniting an electrifying atmosphere among the home supporters before the interval.

However, the second half brought unexpected twists as the visitors struck back, netting two goals to take the lead. Dmitriy Vorobyov found the equalizer early in the second half, followed by Gabriel Florentín doubling their advantage 17 minutes later.

Yet, Spartak Moscow refused to back down, displaying their fighting spirit. With the clock ticking away, they mounted a stunning comeback.

Daniil Khlusevich emerged as the hero, scoring twice late in the match to secure a well deserved victory for the home side, leaving the fans in so much excitement.

This impressive triumph has propelled Spartak Moscow to an outstanding 4th place in the league standings, while the visiting team has dropped to 10th place.

Victor Moses and his teammates will now be looking ahead for their next challenge – the Russia Cup.

They are set to face Krasnodar on Thursday, and with their winning momentum, fans can expect another wonderful showdown as they aim to continue their remarkable performance and progress further in the competition.