PSK Dinskoy Rayon 3-1 Rubin Yalta | Russian Third Division – Group B | 23 May 2026

PSK Dinskoy Rayon produced a spirited second-half display to overcome a stubborn Rubin Yalta side 3-1 in the Russian Third Division (Group B) on Saturday. The home side turned a 1-1 halftime scoreline into a comfortable victory thanks to two quick strikes after the interval. The result keeps PSK Dinskoy Rayon in touch with the promotion places.

Match Overview

The game began at a high tempo, with both teams eager to seize early control. Rubin Yalta took a surprise lead in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to slot home from just inside the box. PSK Dinskoy Rayon responded well, equalizing before the break through a well-struck volley from a corner. The second half belonged entirely to the hosts, who upped the intensity and punished Yalta’s defensive lapses.

A powerful header from a free kick in the 55th minute put PSK ahead, and a third goal arrived just after the hour mark – a sweeping counterattack finished with composure. Rubin Yalta pressed late on but could not find a second goal, as the PSK defense stood firm.

Key Moments

• 12' – 0-1: Rubin Yalta’s midfielder pounced on a misplaced back pass, rounded the keeper, and scored from a tight angle.
• 38' – 1-1: PSK’s central midfielder met a poorly cleared corner with a crisp left-footed volley into the bottom corner.
• 55' – 2-1: A curling free kick from the right was met by a towering header at the far post.
• 62' – 3-1: Quick transition – a long ball forward split the Yalta defense, and the striker chipped the advancing goalkeeper.

Standout Players

• PSK Dinskoy Rayon #10: Orchestrated the comeback, involved in two goals with clever passing and a tireless midfield presence.
• Rubin Yalta goalkeeper: Made several fine saves but could do little about the defensive collapse after halftime.

League Context

PSK Dinskoy Rayon move up to seventh in the Russian Third Division Group B standings with this victory, now four points behind the top two promotion spots. Rubin Yalta remain in 12th place, only two points above the relegation zone. The two teams will meet again in the return fixture later this season, but for now, PSK will savor a well-earned three points.

Next up for PSK Dinskoy Rayon is a midweek cup clash, while Rubin Yalta travel to group leaders FC Rostov-M.