Sokol Saratov and KDV Tomsk finished level at 1-1 in an International Club Friendly played on January 24, 2026, with a later kick-off time of 17:30. The evenly matched Russian clubs shared the spoils in a competitive friendly that served as good preparation for the upcoming season. Sokol Saratov started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half with a powerful header from a corner. KDV Tomsk improved after the break and earned a deserved equalizer from the penalty spot following a handball in the box. Both teams had chances to win it in the final minutes, but the match result ended in a fair draw, providing both managers with useful insights into their squad's readiness.