FK Astrakhan emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating SKA Khabarovsk-2 by a 3-2 scoreline in an International Club Friendly on February 23, 2026. The match was an end-to-end affair, with Astrakhan doing just enough to outscore their opponents from the Russian football league system. Both teams showed attacking intent, making for an entertaining spectacle for fans in attendance. The narrow win provides positive momentum for FK Astrakhan, while the reserve side of SKA Khabarovsk can take heart from scoring twice in a competitive outing.