Dinamo Briansk Stun Alania Vladikavkaz with 2–1 Away Victory

Vladikavkaz, Russia – May 24, 2026 – Dinamo Briansk secured a surprise 2–1 win over Alania Vladikavkaz at the Republican Stadium in Russian Third Division (D3A) action. The result shakes up the mid-table and gives Briansk a huge boost in their survival fight.

First Half: Alania Control but Fail to Convert

Alania Vladikavkaz dominated the opening 30 minutes, creating three clear chances. However, they were wasteful in front of goal. Dinamo Briansk grew into the game and took the lead against the run of play in the 36th minute. A long ball over the top caught the Alania defence off guard, and Sergei Kuznetsov raced through to chip the goalkeeper.

Second Half: Alania Equalise, Briansk Strike Again

Alania pushed hard after the break. Their pressure paid off in the 58th minute when Ruslan Gagloev hammered home a loose ball from a corner to make it 1–1. The home side continued to press for a winner, but Dinamo Briansk showed excellent organisation. In the 74th minute, a swift counter-attack saw Pavel Sorokin finish low into the corner to restore Briansk’s lead. Alania threw everything forward in the final minutes but could not find an equaliser.

Standings Impact

The win lifts Dinamo Briansk out of the bottom three to 13th place with 28 points, giving them breathing room. Alania Vladikavkaz remain in 9th, six points adrift of the top five. For Alania, this was a missed chance to climb higher, and they will need to address their defensive lapses.

Player of the Match

Sergei Kuznetsov not only scored the opener but also set up the winner with a clever through ball. His pace on the counter was a constant threat.