Druzhba Maikop and Nart Cherkessk shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw in an International Club Friendly played on January 30, 2026. The match, a local derby of sorts between two Russian clubs, provided plenty of entertainment for fans with four goals scored in an end-to-end encounter that kicked off at 19:00. Druzhba Maikop took an early lead, only for Nart Cherkessk to hit back before halftime. The second half saw the visitors from Cherkessk take the lead, putting Druzhba on the ropes, but the home side showed great character to fight back and grab a late equalizer to secure a draw. The match was played at a high intensity for a friendly, reflecting the local rivalry, and both teams will take positives from their attacking play while needing to address defensive lapses. The final score of 2-2 was a fair reflection of a competitive and evenly-matched contest.