

CSKA Moscow Women 4-0 Zvezda 2005 Women | Russian Women's Premier League | May 10, 2026
CSKA Moscow Women maintained their relentless push for the Russian Women's Premier League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Zvezda 2005 at the Oktyabr Stadium. The home side were in full control from the first minute, racing to a three-goal lead by half-time.
Match Overview
The Army side wasted no time imposing their authority. Forward Natalya Karpova opened the scoring in the 8th minute, latching onto a through ball and calmly finishing past the Zvezda goalkeeper. Midfielder Olga Chernova doubled the lead in the 22nd minute with a long-range strike that dipped over the keeper.
CSKA made it 3-0 just before the break when winger Daria Kovalenko volleyed home from a corner. The second half was more controlled, with CSKA managing the game and adding a fourth in the 73rd minute through substitute Anna Petrova, who swept in from a cross.
Key Moments
- 8' – Karpova slots home after a clever assist from midfielder Elena Danilova.
- 22' – Chernova's spectacular long-range effort doubles the lead.
- 44' – Kovalenko's acrobatic volley makes it 3-0.
- 73' – Petrova adds gloss to the scoreline with a neat finish.
Tactical Story
CSKA Moscow Women deployed a high-tempo, possession-based style that Zvezda 2005 simply could not cope with. The hosts pressed aggressively when out of possession, forcing errors and winning the ball back high up the pitch. Zvezda's attempts to build from the back were constantly disrupted, and they struggled to create any meaningful chances, managing just two shots on target all match.
Standout Players
Natalya Karpova was a constant menace, scoring one and assisting another. Olga Chernova's midfield display was equally impressive, dictating the tempo and covering defensively. For Zvezda, goalkeeper Yulia Gromova was kept busy and made several saves to keep the score respectable.
Season Impact
The win kept CSKA Moscow Women top of the Russian Women's Premier League, now three points clear of second-placed Lokomotiv Moscow Women. Zvezda 2005 remain in the bottom half of the table, with the defeat extending their winless run to five matches.