Druzhba Maikop Stun Shahter Taganrog in Russian Third Division B

Druzhba Maikop claimed a valuable away victory against Shahter Taganrog on June 13, 2026, in a Russian Third Division B (RUS D3B) fixture that ended 1-0. The match, played at the Taganrog Central Stadium, saw the visitors secure all three points with a disciplined defensive display.

Shahter Taganrog started brightly, pressing high and creating early chances, but Druzhba Maikop's goalkeeper was in fine form, making several crucial saves. Against the run of play, Druzhba scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute through a counter-attack finished by forward Artur Sevchenko. The home side pushed for an equaliser but lacked the cutting edge needed to breach the well-organised Maikop defence.

The win lifts Druzhba Maikop away from the relegation zone, while Shahter Taganrog remain in the lower half of the table. Both teams will need to improve their consistency if they hope to challenge for a top-half finish in the competitive Russian regional division.

Attendance at the stadium was reported at around 1,100, with a vocal away contingent celebrating the crucial win. Druzhba Maikop's manager praised his team's resilience, calling it "a performance built on character and belief."