Fakel Voronezh delivered a stunning away performance, thrashing FC Ufa 4-0 at the Neftyanik Stadium on November 23, 2025. This emphatic victory cemented Fakel's status as genuine title contenders and plunged Ufa into deeper crisis. Fakel were ruthless from the start, scoring two early goals to take complete control of the match. They added a third before halftime, exposing Ufa's fragile defense with incisive passing. The second half was a formality, with Fakel adding a fourth goal and comfortably managing the game against a demoralized Ufa side. Fakel's attacking quartet were in sublime form, linking up brilliantly and showcasing a potent mix of pace and finishing. The win sent Fakel Voronezh to the top of the Russian First League table, while Ufa's heavy defeat left them hovering just above the relegation zone. The Fakel manager called it a "perfect away performance," while the Ufa boss described it as a "disaster" and promised changes.