Mashuk-KMV and FK Kaluga finished level at 1-1 in their RUS D3A clash on March 1, 2026, at the Mashuk Stadium in Pyatigorsk. The draw was a fair reflection of a match where both teams had periods of dominance but lacked a cutting edge in front of goal. Kaluga took the lead in the first half with a deflected shot from outside the box that wrong-footed the home goalkeeper. Mashuk-KMV responded with increased urgency after the break and earned their equalizer from the penalty spot following a handball in the area. Both sides pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but the final passes were often lacking, resulting in a point apiece. The result did little to help either team's aspirations of moving up the Division A table.