Fakel Voronezh made it two wins in a week with a narrow 1-0 away victory over Chernomorets Novorossijsk in the Russian First League on August 18, 2025. This hard-fought win further cemented Fakel's status as serious promotion contenders. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Fakel defending their lead doggedly throughout the second period against increasing pressure from the home side. Chernomorets had several opportunities to equalize but were thwarted by excellent goalkeeping and last-ditch defending. The key focus was on Fakel's defensive organization and their ability to grind out a result on the road. These three precious points lifted Fakel Voronezh closer to the automatic promotion spots in a tightly contested First League.