CSKA Moscow’s goalkeeper Vladislav Torop and defender Joao Victor were involved in a heated altercation during the 29th round of the Russian Premier League (RPL) match against Pari Nizhny Novgorod.
Midway through the first half, after a particular play, the Brazilian defender voiced complaints to the goalkeeper, leading to a shouting match that almost escalated into a physical fight. The referee and teammate Dmitri Barinov had to intervene to separate the two players.
At halftime, CSKA trail Pari NN 0-1, having conceded in the 44th minute.
CSKA currently sits sixth in the RPL standings with 45 points, while Pari Nizhny Novgorod is second from bottom in 15th place with 22 points.