Tyumen 2–2 Alania Vladikavkaz
RUS D3A | 14 June 2026

An entertaining 2–2 draw unfolded at the Geolog Stadium in Tyumen as the home side came from behind twice to share the spoils with Alania Vladikavkaz. The match featured four goals, end-to-end action, and a late equaliser that left both sets of fans with mixed emotions.

Match Summary

Alania took the lead inside 12 minutes when midfielder Soslan Djanaev drilled a low shot from the edge of the box after a corner was only half-cleared. Tyumen responded well and equalised just before the half-hour mark through striker Mikhail Kozlov, who latched onto a through ball and slotted past the advancing goalkeeper. However, Alania restored their advantage in the 38th minute with a well-worked set piece – a header from centre-back Alan Tskhovrebov from a free-kick delivery.

Second-Half Drama

Tyumen dominated the second half territorially, pinning Alania back for long spells. The visitors defended resolutely, but eventually cracked in the 79th minute. A long throw into the box caused chaos, and after a scramble, substitute forward Pavel Rybakov stabbed the ball home from close range. Both sides pushed for a winner in the final ten minutes, but neither could find a third goal.

Tactical Notes

Tyumen’s manager abandoned a cautious approach after going behind, switching to a more aggressive 4-3-3 formation. The change paid off in terms of creating chances, but also left gaps that Alania occasionally threatened on the break. Alania, for their part, looked dangerous from set-pieces – both of their goals came from dead-ball situations.

Key Performers

• Soslan Djanaev (Alania Vladikavkaz) – opened the scoring and posed a constant threat from midfield.
• Mikhail Kozlov (Tyumen) – the striker’s pace and movement troubled Alania’s defence all evening.
• Pavel Rybakov (Tyumen) – the impact substitute earned his side a point with a poacher’s finish.

What the Result Means

The draw keeps Tyumen just above the relegation zone in RUS D3A, while Alania remain comfortably mid-table. For Tyumen, the fighting spirit shown to twice level will be a morale boost, but defensive frailties at set-pieces remain a concern. Alania will feel they threw away a golden opportunity for three points after leading twice.