Dinamo Barnaul recorded a comfortable 2‑0 win over Rubin Kazan‑2 in the Russian Third Division (RUS D3B) on June 28, 2026. The victory at the Dynamo Stadium strengthens Barnaul’s grip on a top‑half finish and stretches their recent form to three wins in four matches.

Match Details

Dinamo Barnaul dominated from the opening whistle. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when winger Ilya Sorokin cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful shot into the top right corner. Rubin Kazan‑2 struggled to create any clear‑cut chances, with Barnaul’s midfield trio of Maxim Fedorov, Pavel Kozlov, and Roman Zakharov controlling the tempo.

The second goal arrived just before the hour mark. A long throw‑in into the box caused confusion, and striker Vladimir Novikov poked the ball home from close range for his 8th goal of the season. Rubin Kazan‑2 pushed forward in the final quarter but were denied by a solid defensive display and a fine save from Barnaul keeper Andrei Smirnov.

Man of the Match

Ilya Sorokin was instrumental, scoring a stunning opener and constantly threatening on the flank. His creativity and direct running were key to unlocking a stubborn Rubin defence.

League Position

Dinamo Barnaul now sit 7th in the RUS D3B standings with 32 points from 21 games, four points clear of 10th place. Rubin Kazan‑2 remain 14th, six points above the relegation zone but with a weak goal difference. Barnaul’s strong home form (8 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) continues to be the foundation of their campaign.