FC Khimki-2 bounced back from a heavy defeat to secure a narrow 1-0 home win over Zenit Penza in Russian Third Division B action on May 16th, 2025. This result provided a much-needed boost for the Khimki reserve side, who showed great resilience. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Khimki-2 capitalizing on a defensive mistake from Zenit Penza to take the lead. The visitors dominated possession for large periods but found Khimki-2's reorganized defense difficult to break down. The standout performance came from Khimki-2's goalkeeper, who made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet and the victory. This win was crucial for FC Khimki-2's morale and league standing, moving them up the table, while it halted Zenit Penza's recent positive momentum.