Fakel Voronezh 1–2 Dynamo Makhachkala: Visitors Snatch Late Winner in Voronezh

Dynamo Makhachkala secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory away at Fakel Voronezh in the Russian Premier League on July 25, 2026. The match, played under the lights at the Central Stadium Profsoyuz, saw the visitors overcome a spirited home side to take all three points.

Fakel started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 34th minute when a well-worked move ended with a clinical finish from striker Ilya Kukharchuk. The home crowd erupted, sensing a possible upset against a Dynamo side that had been in strong form. However, Makhachkala responded with composure. Just before halftime, a defensive mix-up allowed Magomed Abdulkadyrov to poke home the equalizer from close range, sending the teams level at the break.

The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating half-chances. Fakel believed they had done enough to earn a point, but Dynamo struck in the 83rd minute. A looping cross from the right flank found substitute Artur Rasulov, who powered a header past the goalkeeper to silence the home supporters. The late goal secured Dynamo Makhachkala's second consecutive away win and lifted them up the RPL standings.

For Fakel, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow after a promising first-half display. They remain in the lower half of the table but have shown enough to suggest they can compete. Dynamo Makhachkala, meanwhile, continue to push for a top-six finish as the season progresses.

Key Stats: Possession: Fakel 46% – 54% Dynamo. Shots on target: Fakel 3 – 5 Dynamo. Yellow cards: Fakel 2 – Dynamo 3.