Sochi-Spartak RPL match postponed for one day due to UAV threat

The game of the 19th round of the Russian Football Championship (RFPL) between the teams of the Sochi and Spartak football clubs has been postponed to another day due to the introduction of a high-risk regime for drones. This was announced on March 1 in the press center of the Russian Premier League (RPL).

"The match of the 19th round was canceled on March 1 by the decision of the delegate and the chief referee of the match in accordance with the recommendations of the coordination staff, taking into account the current situation," the Telegram channel said.

It is specified that the match will take place on March 2 at 15:00.

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Earlier in the day, temporary flight restrictions were introduced at Sochi Airport. In addition, in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory, due to the threat of UAVs, spectators were not allowed to attend the National Football League (FNL) match between Novorossiysk Chernomorets and Moscow Torpedo. FC Sochi asked fans not to enter the stadium stands before the start of the match with Spartak because of the drone danger.

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