Rotor Volgograd-2 edged out FC Khimki-2 in a five-goal thriller, winning 3-2 at home in a Russian Third Division B match on May 23, 2025. The victory provided a vital boost for the Volgograd side in a highly entertaining encounter. Rotor Volgograd-2 started brightly, taking an early lead, but Khimki-2 fought back to level the score before halftime. The second half saw a flurry of activity, with Rotor regaining the lead, only for Khimki-2 to equalize once more. The decisive moment came late in the game, as Rotor Volgograd-2 found a winner to secure a dramatic three points. The match result had significant implications for the lower half of the league table, moving Rotor clear of the relegation zone.