The match in the Russian First League between Ivanovo Tekstilshchik and Kostroma Spartak ended in a goalless draw. Neither side managed to find the net in Ivanovo.
In the second half, both teams lost a player to a red card. Tekstilshchik's Abdullo Cebov was sent off in the 57th minute after receiving a second yellow, and Spartak defender Nikolay Tarasov followed in the 64th minute, also for a second booking.
With this result, Kostroma Spartak climbed to second in the league table on 7 points. Ivanovo Tekstilshchik are 13th with 2 points.
The fourth round of matches will be played on August 1. Kostroma Spartak host Krasnoyarsk Yenisey, while Ivanovo Tekstilshchik travel to Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik.