

Khimik Dzerzhinsk Claim Comfortable Away Victory Over Krylia Sovetov-2
Khimik Dzerzhinsk made the trip to Samara on 21 June 2026 and returned home with a well-earned 2–0 win over Krylia Sovetov-2 in the Russian Third Division B (RUS D3B). The visitors controlled large spells of the match and never allowed the home side to build any consistent attacking momentum.
The opening exchanges were cautious, with both teams sizing each other up in the first quarter of the match. Khimik gradually took command of midfield and began creating half-chances. The breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark when a well-worked corner routine left the Krylia Sovetov-2 defence flat-footed, allowing Khimik's centre-back to head home from close range.
Krylia Sovetov-2, the reserve side of the Premier League club, struggled to impose their usual passing game against a disciplined Dzerzhinsk defensive block. The hosts' best chance of the first half came from a long-range effort that sailed just over the bar.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Khimik doubled their lead in the 67th minute with a swift counter-attack. A precise through ball split the home defence, and the visiting striker slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. Krylia Sovetov-2 pushed forward in the final 20 minutes but lacked the cutting edge to reduce the deficit.
With this result, Khimik Dzerzhinsk continue their solid run in RUS D3B, picking up three valuable away points. Krylia Sovetov-2 will look to regroup and address their attacking inefficiency in the coming fixtures.