Tekstilshchik Ivanovo secured a 1-0 away victory over Sheksna Cherepovets in a closely fought International Club Friendly that began at 18:30 on February 19, 2026. A solitary goal was enough to separate the two Russian clubs in this preseason workout. The match process was a battle of attrition, with both teams working hard but struggling to create clear-cut chances for much of the game. The decisive moment came in the second half when Tekstilshchik Ivanovo capitalized on a defensive mistake to score what proved to be the winner. Sheksna Cherepovets applied pressure in the final stages in search of an equalizer, but the visitors' defense held firm to secure the clean sheet. The key focus was the disciplined defensive display from Tekstilshchik, which provided the platform for their narrow victory.