Sibir Novosibirsk and Volgar-Gazprom Astrakhan shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw in RUS D3A action on March 1, 2026. The match at the Spartak Stadium in Novosibirsk was a back-and-forth affair that showcased the attacking intent of both sides. Volgar-Gazprom stunned the home crowd by taking a two-goal lead in the first half with a quickfire double. Sibir, however, mounted a magnificent comeback after the interval, scoring twice in a ten-minute period to level the scoreline. The final half-hour was end-to-end, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves to preserve the point. The result highlighted the never-say-die attitude of the Novosibirsk side but also meant they dropped valuable points at home in the race for a playoff spot.