Druzhba Maikop Dominate Neftyanik Izberbash in 4-0 RUS D3B Victory

Druzhba Maikop delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on October 3, 2026, dismantling Neftyanik Izberbash 4-0 in the RUS D3B. The 21:00 kickoff turned into a one-sided affair, with the home side scoring twice in each half and never looking seriously threatened.

Final score: Druzhba Maikop 4, Neftyanik Izberbash 0. The result strengthens Druzhba’s position in the promotion conversation while leaving Neftyanik Izberbash with serious questions to answer at the wrong end of the table.

Match Overview

Druzhba Maikop set the tone inside the opening ten minutes, pressing high and forcing Neftyanik into hurried clearances. The early goal settled any nerves and allowed the hosts to control the tempo. Neftyanik tried to respond through quick breaks, but they struggled to keep possession long enough to build sustained pressure.

By half-time, Druzhba were two goals ahead and firmly in command. The second half was more of the same: the home team moved the ball with confidence, created chances from both flanks, and added two more goals to complete a convincing scoreline. The clean sheet was the perfect complement to their attacking display.

Key Moments

• 9th minute – Druzhba 1-0: Artur Khuako opened the scoring with a first-time finish after a low cross from the right.
• 34th minute – Druzhba 2-0: Ruslan Tlyusten doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 58th minute – Druzhba 3-0: Khuako grabbed his second, finishing neatly inside the penalty area.
• 76th minute – Druzhba 4-0: Zaur Napshe completed the scoring with a curling effort from just outside the box.

Tactical Story

Druzhba Maikop’s 4-3-3 system worked perfectly. Their wide players stretched Neftyanik’s back line, while the midfield trio won second balls and recycled possession quickly. The high press was especially effective: Neftyanik’s defenders were forced into long passes, which Druzhba’s centre-backs handled comfortably.

Neftyanik Izberbash attempted to sit deeper after conceding the first goal, but that only invited more pressure. Their counterattacks were too isolated, and the few chances they created lacked a finishing touch. By the time the fourth goal went in, the match was long over as a contest.

Standout Players

Artur Khuako was the outstanding player on the pitch, scoring twice and constantly troubling the Neftyanik defence with his movement. Ruslan Tlyusten controlled the midfield and added a goal, while Zaur Napshe capped a strong all-round display with the fourth.

For Neftyanik Izberbash, goalkeeper Magomed Aliev made several saves to keep the score from becoming even more lopsided, but he received little protection from those in front of him.

RUS D3B Table Impact

The three points keep Druzhba Maikop firmly in the hunt near the top of the RUS D3B standings. Their goal difference also improves significantly, which could matter in a tight promotion race. Neftyanik Izberbash, meanwhile, remain in a difficult position and will need to tighten up defensively if they are to climb away from danger.

Druzhba will take confidence from a dominant home win, while Neftyanik must regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.